CASA Manager/GAL

Serves as a Guardian Ad Litem and supervises and assigns CASA volunteers ensuring positive outcomes for the families and children served by ProKids.

ABOUT PROKIDS

ProKids is a nonprofit agency that provides outstanding volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children in Hamilton County, who through no fault of their own, are in the child protection system. We recruit, train, and support CASA Volunteers to provide a powerful voice to these children.

Children assigned to a CASA Volunteer are successful. A national study shows that children with CASA volunteers spend less time in long-term foster care and move less often. At ProKids, our Outcome Measures demonstrate the effectiveness of CASA Volunteers.

POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as a Guardian Ad Litem and supervises and assigns CASA volunteers ensuring positive outcomes for the families and children served by ProKids.

 LOCATION

This position will be hybrid. ProKids office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

BENEFITS  

• Health Insurance - ProKids pays up to $500 per month, balance of premium paid pre-tax by employee, or if employee's health insurance is provided through another source, up to $500 reimbursement per month is provided.
• Group Dental and Vision is available and if elected, paid for by employee
• Life and ADD Insurance Policy
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cell phone reimbursement of $50 per month
• Ongoing Training & Development Opportunities
• 35-hour work week
• Free parking in downtown Cincinnati
• Three weeks of vacation - annual accrual (accrual begins first day)
• Three weeks of sick time - annual accrual (accrual begins first day)
• Paid Holidays following the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

PAY

Starting at $43,000 annually based on experience. (Based on a 35-hour work week.)

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CASA Manager Responsibilities

1. Oversees and supports the work of CASA volunteers, trained by ProKids, who advocate for our children.
2. Meets with child, petitioner and all adults living in the home.
3. Follow-up with families to ensure services are in place and children and their families are participating.
4. Contacts CASA at least once per month to discuss case, as well as prior to court hearings to prepare the volunteer and the court report.
5. Ensures that court reports are written and submitted in a timely manner.
6. Advises attorney of concerns regarding completion and accuracy of any filings and case documents.
7. Attends all court hearings.
8. May serve as Educational Decision Maker in the primary or secondary role.
9. Entering placement and education information into Optima and reviewing and approving CASA notes.
10. Attends all CASA Manager meetings and Advocacy events.
11. Provides support and resources to the CASA to assist in their case work and enhance their volunteer experience.
12. Works with supervisor to develop/expand outside resources for children and families.
13. Provides coaching, goal setting and ongoing evaluation of each CASA.
14. Keeps CASA informed of continuing education opportunities and helps CASA find creative ways to obtain required continuing education requirements.
15. Represents a strong model of child advocacy to Committed Community and general community. Including but not limited to:
    1. Providing information and guidance for essential stories
    2. Developing capacity within child welfare community to serve children and families.
    3. Establishing and maintaining strong, close working relationships with the court and service community.

Guardian Ad Litem Responsibilities

1. Serves as a Guardian Ad Litem for Dependency, Custody and Unaccompanied Minor cases as required.
2. Performs all duties in compliance with Rule 48 of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio and is subject to the approval of Hamilton County Juvenile Court.

 GENERAL PROKIDS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists with the setting and evaluation of all agency goals and objectives with primary focus on the Operational Team impact of each goal or objective.
2. Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of other team’s programs and practices to encourage good communication and collaboration.
3. Benchmarks with other CASA programs and organizations for best and leading practices.
4. Ensures the effective representation of ProKids to external organizations and individuals.
5. Communicates the need for volunteers and provides assistance in designing and implementing volunteer training. Supervises, manages, supports, evaluates, and communicates on-going status of volunteers.
6. Performs duties in accordance with ProKids objectives, values and in compliance with relevant standards and agency commitments.
7. Attends all staff meetings and establishes good teamwork with co-workers.
8. Ensures common office spaces are ready for the next person, maintained, and stocked with essential supplies. Notifies Business Operations of maintenance and supply needs.
9. Ensures commitment to and the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles embraced by ProKids.
10. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• One year of experience working with and/or advocating for children and families required.
• Knowledge of court processes regarding child custody cases preferred.
• Available to meet with families during the day, in the evening and on weekends required.
• Must be able to visit children in placements.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 office software
• Good communication and time management skills, organized, efficient and able to multi-task.
• Familiarity with child and family welfare issues and non-profits is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Keyboarding
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 40 pounds
• Ability to reach overhead or below shoulders
• Ability to climb stairs and navigate homes/facilities when visiting children

ProKids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees and families served.