-
4 people are interested
Peer Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
4 people are interested
The Peer Coordinator position provides coaching and support to CASAs ensuring that children involved with the CASA program receive sound advocacy and early permanency planning.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Support and coach 3-5 Advocates by providing assistance and consultation as needed and when requested
- Meet with Senior Program Coordinator to review new cases for Advocates
- Introduce case and First Steps Packet with newly assigned Advocates and notify Senior Program Coordinator of case acceptance
- Meet with Advocates to review initial discovery, making note of important documents
- Review all case meetings with the Advocate and consult with Senior Program Coordinator if needed
- Review and approve Advocates’ court reports and forward to Senior Program Coordinator to finalize and distribute
- Support your Advocates by attending volunteer appreciation event
- Provide coaching, support and motivation as necessary to maintain and enhance advocacy
- Attend court hearings and CRB meetings as needed
- Review cases with Advocates monthly, or more often if needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience - Must have served as an Advocate for CASA of Lane County in good standing for preferably at least two calendar years.
- Professionalism - Follows through on commitments; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
- Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Delegation - Delegates and monitors work assignments for Advocatse; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations; Provides recognition for results.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Assists Advocates with organizing their tasks.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to constructive feedback and others’ ideas.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional Advocate situations; Responds promptly to ADVOCATE needs; Solicits Advocate feedback to improve service; Facilitates communication.
- Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing.
More opportunities with CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties
Location:
148 Main Street, D1, Lebanon, NJ 08833, US
Mission Statement
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, New Jersey, Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization committed to advocating for the best interest of children in out-of-home placement under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Family Court. CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties provides for a corps. of trained volunteers who endeavor to see that needed services and assistance are made available to children in placement while helping to move them toward safe and permanent homes.
Description
The role of CASA is to advocate for children in out-of-home placement. The CASA is appointed by the Family Court Judge. The volunteer must read all of the child's records and interview people in the child's life and then makes recommendations to the court. All volunteers must be screened, fingerprinted and must agree to a federal, state and local background check before being accepted into a CASA 30 hour training session. All volunteer must be over the age of 21 and be able to provide their own transportation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
150 BoulevardSte 3Washington, NJ 07882
DATE POSTED
November 16, 2016
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Case Work / Management
- Child Welfare
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 20 - 30 hours per month
- 2 year commitment