Casa Manager

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recruits, trains and supports community volunteers who advocate for the best interest of local children in foster care in south-central New Jersey.

The Case Manager/Advocate Supervisor provides case management support to our volunteers, enabling them in turn to support the children assigned to us. This position works primarily in Mercer County.

CASA is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in all its forms, and holds this commitment to be central to our mission.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage a case load of 25-30 volunteers.
• Review, edit and approve court reports, and finalize and distribute reports to court and other legal parties.
• Monitor and document that Advocates are meeting program requirements.
• Provide or arrange for court coverage if advocates are unable to attend.
• With Program Manager, work to remedy issues as they arise.
• Complete performance evaluations for new Advocates after 3 months, and all Advocates annually.
• Acknowledge volunteer milestones, including exit interviews, cards for anniversary of service, etc.
• Complete Case Closure stories when a case is complete.
• Participate in staff meetings
• Ensure that case notes, data and other information is up to date and accurately entered in CASA’s database.

Core Competencies

• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred
• Detail oriented, with good time management skills and consistent follow through
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Ability to pass comprehensive background checks

We offer a full benefits package, including health insurance, 401K match, and paid vacation.

Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.