Job description

About us

Youth Service Bureau of St. Tammany is a small business in Slidell, LA. We are professional, engaging, collaborative and our goal is to The Mission of the Youth Service Bureau is to provide Advocacy, Counseling, Education and Intervention for at-risk youth and their families, helping them reach their full potential. Our programs have served St. Tammany and Washington Parishes since 1981..

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supervision of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers according to assigned court.

Youth Service Bureau is seeking a full-time CASA Supervisor to guide Volunteer Advocates in providing best-interest advocacy for children in foster care. You will be part of a team of caring and committed individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of children, helping them find safe, permanent homes free of abuse and neglect.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in social service–related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in and understanding of the child welfare system.
• Experience in case management and working in a supervisory role.
• Recognize and respect the sensitive nature of the work and maintain the highest confidentiality.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word and experience in using database software for capturing case information.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and professions.
• Prior experience as a CASA, or non-profit and/or volunteer management experiences is a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise trained volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates appointed by the Court to cases of abused and neglected children or children involved in the juvenile justice system
• Attend all Court hearings, providing staff representation as well as leadership and support to CASA volunteers, while serving as the liaison between the individual CASA volunteer and the Judge
• Assign CASA volunteers to cases where CASA is appointed by the Court
• Provide guidance in appropriate volunteer child advocacy and CASA duties, as outlined in the Louisiana Children's Code, Article 424, CASA Training Manual, & YSB policy
• Monitor CASA volunteers' adherence to YSB CASA program procedure, policy, confidentiality, and professional conduct code
• Maintain properly dated, complete, accurate, and up-to-date case files, including supervisory directives and outcomes as well as rulings of the Court
• Meet with CASA volunteers to collect, review, and appropriately refine and edit written reports for Court
• Provide on-going support and encouragement to CASA volunteers
• Inform CASA Director of supervisory problems and program issues and seek approval from CASA Director for method of and execution of conflict negotiation
• Serve as a liaison between CASA volunteers and OCS as well as other involved agencies, helping to ensure and maintain a healthy, positive working relationship
• Assist with CASA pre-service training, ongoing training, in-service preparation, volunteer recognition functions, YSB special events, and public speaking as needed
• Submit complete program statistics monthly and any other required information
• Attend CASA and YSB staff meetings, YSB special events and retreats
• Represent YSB CASA in a positive, professional manner, with projection of professional appearance and demeanor and careful attention to upholding program and agency integrity at all times

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all Youth Service Bureau personnel and program policies
• Participate in staffing, agency development, and quality public relations
• Attend community inter-agency meetings/staffings as needed and approved by the CASA Director
• Participate in any other services or agency events as requested by the CASA Director and/or YSB President/CEO

PERKS:

• 37.5-hour work week
• Off Fridays @ noon
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• 19 Paid Holidays per year
• Complementary admission to our Annual Chef Soiree’ event

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,150.00 - $35,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Slidell, LA 70458: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Ability to pass a background and finger print check.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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