CASA Program Coordinator

About This Role

This role involves coordinating the CASA program, focusing on recruiting and supporting volunteer advocates for children within the juvenile dependency court system in Snohomish County. The position emphasizes community outreach, volunteer management, and may transition to direct oversight of CASA volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing public relations work and represent Snohomish County CASA at community outreach events
• Create and contribute content for CASA Division recruitment campaigns and digital communications
• Draft internal and external communications to enhance program visibility
• Develop and implement projects for volunteer recruitment and retention
• Lead special projects and events for children and families served
• Train current and prospective volunteers
• Provide oversight, guidance, and support to a full caseload of court appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers
• Serve as guardian ad litem to a full caseload of children involved in the juvenile dependency court system
• Maintain accurate records, enter timely case notes, and perform audits of case files
• Promote equity and inclusion in all areas of programming and operations

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment with varied tasks
• Strong capability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience in community outreach and recruitment campaigns
• Flexible schedule for CASA Division business needs
• Passion for child advocacy, family preservation, and the CASA mission
• Creative thinking
• Must pass job related tests
• Successfully pass a criminal background investigation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, marketing, public/community relations, communications, or closely related field.
• 2 years of experience in social work, child welfare, counseling, interviewing, crisis intervention, marketing, development, or communications.

Nice to Have

• Experience engaging with volunteers
• Experience working directly with youth and families impacted by abuse, neglect, incarceration, the child welfare system, or the criminal justice system
• Bilingual in Spanish and English