Advocate Supervisor

The Advocate Supervisor will lead a team of Volunteer Advocates in providing critical advocacy and services to vulnerable, at-risk youth, ensuring that their needs and best interests are addressed. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Social Services, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or Criminal Justice, and 2+ years of experience in human services. The position is a full-time, exempt role with a salary of $44,000 per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in Social Work, Social Welfare, Social Services, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or Criminal Justice
• 2+ years of experience in human services, providing services to children and their families
• Experience working simultaneously with different stakeholders to arrive at a satisfactory outcome for the client
• Experience building rapport with a broad client base
• Prior experience as a Court Appointed Special Advocate
• Case management experience
• Knowledge of MS Office applications, applicant tracking systems, Internet, and email software
• Skills leading teams, including compassionately supporting volunteers while holding them accountable for the requirements of their role
• Skills in displaying cultural sensitivity towards various populations
• Skills in compassionate and efficient customer service to families, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Skills in thoughtful written and verbal communication
• Skills in time management, organization, and planning
• Ability to drive yourself to monthly home placement visits wherever the children may be placed, if needed to support Volunteer Advocates or on direct service cases
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with attorneys, foster parents, families, case workers, children, other child welfare and community partners, colleagues, stakeholders, and clients
• Ability to remain objective, professional, and flexible in demanding situations
• Ability to fulfill all minimum standards and update each case according to CASA standards
• Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and to excel as a collaborative part of an energetic team
• Ability to complete basic office tasks, including filing and faxing
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to sit and work comfortably for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds, walking and standing for extended periods, and bending to reach for materials

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance