Transition Aged Youth (TAY) Empowerment Advocate
We are seeking a collaborative and committed individual to join our team to pilot a new program model in which a staff member will directly advocate for youth in foster care. The ideal candidate will be passionate about our mission and have experience working directly with youth 14 years and older.
Who are you?
- You are:
- An individual with strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
- Nonjudgmental and empathetic
- Responsible, reliable, and committed
- Coachable, open to learn, and adaptive
- A former foster youth, have been personally involved with child welfare or Juvenile Justice and/or are from Prince George’s County, MD.
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
- You have
- A minimum of 2 years working directly with youth 14 years and older
- Experience working with Microsoft Office suite and databases
- Ability to pass required background checks throughout employment at CASA, including a federal and state criminal screening and a check of the Child Abuse Central Index.
What will you do?
In this role, you will collaborate with the Transition Aged Youth team to implement an Emerging Adults framework to improve outcomes for older youth preparing to transition out of foster care to adulthood.
Case Management:
- Provide ongoing direct advocacy to approximately fifteen (15) youth in foster care, including monthly visits with the youth, meetings/calls with parties to the case and significant individuals.
- Provide written and oral reports to the court with your observations and recommendations in each case.
- Attend important meetings and court hearings for all assigned youth and other liaison duties as needed.
- Participate in Transition Aged Youth team to provide input into decision-making; resource acquisition and allocation; and strategic planning for working with TAY.
Outreach/Resource Development:
- Provide input to outreach team to bolster the recruitment of volunteers who are ready to work with transition aged youth.
- Connect and leverage community resources to benefit youth.
- Attend community events and CASA-hosted events.
Professional Development and Volunteer Training:
- With supervisor, you will co-create a one-year personal professional development plan.
- Attend volunteer trainings that contribute to understanding the role of a CASA.
Compensation:
$60,000 annual salary
Benefits: CASA offers competitive benefits including generous annual and sick leave, health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, FSA/HSA and company-sponsored life insurance and EAP. CASA also offers a tax deferred retirement plan and option for AFLAC deductions. Flexible/hybrid work schedule. CASA leadership encourages a healthy work/life balance. Professional development opportunities and remote IT support also provided.
Deadline:
November 30, 2024
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to program@pgcasa.org answering the following question- How do you feel the combination of your experience and education have prepared you for this role?
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About CASA:
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/ Prince George’s County, Inc. is a volunteer-based organization that partners with the juvenile court to improve the lives of children living in foster care who have suffered from abuse and neglect. With a strong commitment to diversity, CASA/ Prince George’s County trains and supervises volunteers from the community who advocate for the best interest of children, recognizing and respecting each child’s individual needs. By providing a voice to children in the foster care system, it is our goal to help children and promote the timely placement of those we serve in safe, permanent homes.
Join a diverse team of passionate professionals who leverage a wide range of skills to produce the best possible outcomes for the children we serve, who are living in foster care due to abuse and neglect. CASA has an essential mission but also values work-life balance and fosters a collegial atmosphere. CASA is in a growth phase and is committed to further diversifying our staff, Board of Directors and volunteer pool to ensure that we reflect the community we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
CASA/Prince George’s County is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
