Part Time Advocacy Coordinator

Career Opportunities

Key Duties:

Supervise court appointed volunteers to provide ad litem services to abused and neglected children in court system
Effectively manage active caseload of 6-8 cases, participate in case staffings, and adhere to Child Advocates standards for program caseload management.
Interface professionally and effectively with courts and representatives and employees of various social services agencies and other community organizations as needed for case management, community and other functions related to the organization’s overall goals and mission.

Requirements:

Minimum of two years case management experience in social services field, working with abused and neglected children and their families, and the courts
Bachelors in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field
Strong preference for previous experience training and managing volunteers in long-term setting
Demonstrated advocacy skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse client population
Proven ability to motivate and manage others
Demonstrated written and oral presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Able to commit to a minimum of 9 months
Able to work 12-16 hours per week with flexibility in hours and schedule, especially during introductory training period
Must be available to work intermittent evenings and weekends
Must have personal car, current TDL and auto liability insurance