CASA Volunteer Director

DOUGLASS COMMUNITY SERVICES INC; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

DOUGLASS COMMUNITY SERVICES INC. is seeking a CASA Program Director to lead a mission-driven team and advocate for children in the foster care system. You will guide volunteers, collaborate with courts and partner agencies, and ensure every child has a powerful voice.

The role emphasizes leadership, program management, and grant oversight to drive impact for families and communities served by the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in program management, social work, or child advocacy.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of the foster care system, courts, and community resources preferred.
• Experience in oversite of grants recommended.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the Ultimate Advocate: Ensure every child in the foster care system has a powerful voice and a fighting chance.
• Lead with Purpose: Recruit, train, and support a team of volunteers, helping them connect with the life-changing importance of their work.
• Bridge the Gap: Build trust and navigate complex systems—including courts, partner agencies, and families—always keeping the child at the center.
• Empower the Mission: Provide volunteers with the tools, guidance, and mentorship they need to advocate fiercely and effectively.
• Change a Life Path: Drive a program where making a difference is a daily reality, ensuring no child has to navigate the system alone.

Skills

Program management

Leadership & team-building

Foster care system knowledge

Grant oversight experience

Communication & interpersonal skills

Job description

Salary: $41,600 to $43,680

40 hours/52 weeks annually 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (schedule may vary)

About the Role:

As a CASA Program Director, you’re not just managing cases—you’re leading a mission. This role is for a passionate advocate who believes that showing up for one child can rewrite their entire future. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by impact, and ready to guide a team of volunteers in transforming children’s lives, this position is for you.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Be the Ultimate Advocate: Ensure every child in the foster care system has a powerful voice and a fighting chance.
• Lead with Purpose: Recruit, train, and support a team of volunteers, helping them connect with the life-changing importance of their work.
• Bridge the Gap: Build trust and navigate complex systems—including courts, partner agencies, and families—always keeping the child at the center.
• Empower the Mission: Provide volunteers with the tools, guidance, and mentorship they need to advocate fiercely and effectively.
• Change a Life Path: Drive a program where making a difference is a daily reality, ensuring no child has to navigate the system alone.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in program management, social work, or child advocacy
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Knowledge of the foster care system, courts, and community resources preferred
• Experience in oversite of grants recommended.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Why Join Us:

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to change lives every day. You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization where your work has a real and lasting impact on children and families.