CASA Program Director: Lead Volunteers & Court Partnerships

COUNTY OF LEHIGH; Allentown (Lehigh County); Sur place; USD 47 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County of Lehigh seeks an experienced CASA Program Director to oversee the Lehigh County CASA program. You will supervise CASA volunteers, recruit and screen new volunteers, ensure all clearances are current, and match volunteers to dependent children.

You will develop training programs (~50 hours) in collaboration with National CASA/GAL and CYAN PA, prepare reports for the Court, and coordinate with partners during hearings and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years related experience may be substituted for education.
• Experience in social work and intimate knowledge of the Dependency system within the PA Courts may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must pass Criminal Background Check and related clearance checks.

Responsabilités

• Oversee and supervise the Lehigh County CASA program under the District Court Administrator and Administrative Judge for Juvenile Dependency.
• Develop and enforce office policies aligned with National CASA/GAL, CYAN PA, and Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas.
• Prepare and review statistical reports and respond to audits from National CASA/GAL and CYAN PA.
• Recruit, screen, and interview prospective CASA volunteers; supervise volunteers and match them with cases.
• Attend hearings with CASA volunteers; conduct pre- and post-hearing meetings to plan next steps.
• Create and deliver ~50 hours of training for volunteers and staff in conjunction with National CASA/GAL and CYAN PA.
• Maintain Crisis Management Plan and participate in interagency meetings; conduct community outreach to recruit volunteers.

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

County of Lehigh seeks an experienced CASA Program Director to oversee the Lehigh County CASA program. You will supervise CASA volunteers, recruit and screen new volunteers, ensure all clearances are current, and match volunteers to dependent children.

You will develop training programs (~50 hours) in collaboration with National CASA/GAL and CYAN PA, prepare reports for the Court, and coordinate with partners during hearings and audits.