Child Welfare Case Supervisor

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/ Prince George’s County is recruiting a full-time Child Welfare Case Supervisor to train and supervise the work of volunteers advocating for the best interest of abused and neglected children living in foster care. Applicants should have a strong background in working with teenagers who are transitioning to adulthood, working with special needs children and young adults and/or strengthening families experiencing trauma or disruption.

Incumbent will screen potential volunteers, facilitate training and support the volunteers’ day-to-day work including collaboration with the Department of Social Services, the Juvenile Courts, Legal Aid and community resource providers. Incumbent will also assist volunteers and youth in creating transition to adulthood plans that will then be implemented by the youth and the team.

A bachelors or advanced degree in human services or law is required. Two years experience in child welfare field is required. Previous experience in case management, youth development, volunteer coordination, supervision or training is desired. Incumbent will be a motivated self-starter who desires to be part of a dynamic, growing organization and wishes to contribute to its success.

Position requires prior child welfare experience, writing and editing skills, organizational skills, ability to multi-task and respond to competing priorities, willingness to travel within the county and the ability to work flexible hours. Some remote work continues to be possible due to COVID restrictions. CASA has a flexible telework policy and the incumbent will have a private office to facilitate safe working conditions when in-person work is the expectation. The incumbent is expected to live in the area or be willing to relocate prior to starting the position.

Preference will be given to candidates who can communicate fluently in oral and written Spanish in order to communicate with youth and families for whom English is not a first language.

Reports to: Program Manager

Salary Range: $52,000-53,200

Benefits: CASA offers competitive benefits including generous annual and sick leave, health insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance. CASA also offers a tax deferred retirement plan. Flexible work schedule including partial telework is available. CASA leadership encourages a healthy work/life balance.

How to Apply: Send resume and brief narrative answering the following questions- How do you feel the combination of your experience and education have prepared you for this role? What interests you in this organization and mission? to ambinsner@pgcasa.org

All current staff and new hires are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.

About CASA

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 casual, 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.

CASA is an EOE and is committed to maintaining a diverse organization.

Volunteer Advocate Tomika Holmes recently joined former CASA/Prince George’s County Board Member Dan Klotz on his ‘Surviving’ podcast. In the episode, Tomika shares her experiences in the foster care system and what continues to motivate her to show up for youth in care. Tomika first volunteered with CASA in 2008 and Dan served two terms on CASA’s Board of Directors. Listen to their conversation in this incredibly moving episode here: https://lnkd.in/gfGmWXE

About “Surviving”

After getting through a recurrence of lymphoma that damaged the base of his spine, Dan Klotz is left pondering the concept of survival and how it’s not as easy as it seems. In a series of interviews with people who have experienced all kinds of life-changing disease and trauma, he explores what it means to survive and perhaps, at some point, live happily ever after.

As the Child Welfare League of America celebrates its 100th anniversary, they have named CASA/Prince George’s County’s Executive Director, Ann Marie Foley Binsner, a “Champion for Children.” The Child Welfare League of America is a coalition of partners across the country that work together to protect vulnerable children and families. Champions for Children were nominated by their peers and selected to highlight their contributions to the field of child welfare. The CWLA says they are grateful to Ann Marie and the other nominees for  their role ” in contributing to our shared goals of improving outcomes for children, youth, and families and helping them all to succeed and flourish.”

To read the full announcement, go to the CWLA’s anniversary site.