This position is assigned to the Family Court CASA Unit.  The objective of the CASA program is to provide independent representation and advocacy for abused and neglected children who are the subject of court proceedings.  The Family Court Program Coordinator is responsible for program management, recruitment, training and supervision of CASA volunteers.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Ensures adequate staffing of skilled volunteers through focused recruitment methods.
   
• In conjunction with peers and superiors, develop and presents training programs to ensure volunteers use proper interview methods, prepare appropriate case reports and function within the applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. 
   
• Certain volunteers may be interns earning academic credit towards an undergraduate degree.
   
• Assigns volunteers with the goal of matching special skills, interests, cultural background, etc., with the needs of the minor child(ren).
   
• Ensures efficient and positive case results through regular contact with volunteers, discussions and sharing professional expertise, as well as explaining the services available from other state agencies and private organizations.
   
• Ensures program effectiveness and viability through maintenance and evaluation of program data, resource requirements and nationwide precedent and trends in similar programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Family Court Program Coordinator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Union:  As a condition of accepting employment, the person selected for this position shall join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, instead not join but pay a service fee no greater than the dues.  The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/programs/index.shtml.

The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and experience.

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