Description :The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking an Assistant Program Director to join our Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. CASA is a national organization providing child centered advocacy through a wide network of local programs. The CASA model utilizes community volunteers to advocate for children who have open protective cases in court due to abuse or neglect.YOUR ROLE AS AN ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR:The Assistant Program Director is responsible for the complete oversight and maintenance of the integrity of the program, which matches community volunteer advocates with abused and neglected children.REQUIRMENTS:
Bachelor’ Degree (preferred) in Human Services, Psychology, Law or related field, Associate’s considered with relevant direct experience.
Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal & written) required.
Ability to relate to people and work cooperatively with diverse groups.
Flexibility and time management skills to deal with multiple priorities.
Experience and/or knowledge of the juvenile court & social service systems.
Experience in case management and providing supervision.
Ability to learn new systems quickly and confidently.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Recruiting, training and supervising a diverse group of volunteers
Reporting to the Juvenile Court regularly
Working with state legislators to secure annual funding for the program
Planning and coordinating volunteer recognition activities
Carrying a small caseload of clients, if necessary for program goals
Read, write and review court reports
Attend court hearings if necessary
Conduct outreach and marketing campaigns to recruit diverse volunteers
Manage the program in accordance with National CASA standards and represent CASA of Hampden County in the community at all levels.
Take advantage of a competitive salary of $55,000 annually, as well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.At Center for Human Development (CHD) Care Finds a way:The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY!If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!
