Part-Time CASA Program Associate

Cumberland County, PA; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

Cumberland County, PA, is seeking a part-time CASA program assistant to support the CASA Program Director in daily administration. The role involves monitoring hearings, documenting proceedings, and coordinating with staff to match CASA volunteers with children in need of advocacy.

Ideal candidates have an associated degree with clerical/computer training and 2–4 years of relevant work experience, including exposure to CASA or child welfare environments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus clerical and computer training plus 2–4 years of work experience in a comparable field; any prior CASA or child welfare/court system exposure is a plus.
• Experience in CASA, child welfare, court systems, or county government is preferred.
• Proficiency with clerical tasks and data entry is expected.

Responsibilities

• Attend, monitor and document all non-CASA-assigned Dependency hearings.
• Prepare for court by managing time and organizing hearing notes and court documents.
• Demonstrate active listening during extended hearings and accurately absorb information.
• Process outcomes of Dependency hearings with CASA staff.
• Participate in at least one pre-service training per training round to meet and engage prospective CASA volunteers.
• Contribute input to CASA staff to best match CASA volunteers with children in need of an advocate.
• Maintain regular contact with the CASA Office to update staff on daily hearing status.
• Join staff meetings, trainings, and CASA-related events when possible.
• Observe and record team meetings and Permanency Roundtable meetings within part-time hours.
• Assist with preparing case files for newly assigned CASA volunteers.
• Foster positive working relationships with Courts, Children and Youth, attorneys and partner agencies.

Skills

Time management

Documentation

Listening skills

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cumberland County, PA, is seeking a part-time CASA program assistant to support the CASA Program Director in daily administration. The role involves monitoring hearings, documenting proceedings, and coordinating with staff to match CASA volunteers with children in need of advocacy.

Ideal candidates have an associated degree with clerical/computer training and 2–4 years of relevant work experience, including exposure to CASA or child welfare environments.