CASA is Hiring!
Program Specialist – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Oregon
Compensation: $17-$18/hour
Employment type: part-time, 25-29 hours/week (with possibility to become full-time in 2021)
Benefits: Health insurance, retirement and generous PTO policy
This is an opportunity to go to work and make a life-changing impact on the lives of hundreds of children who have experienced abuse or neglect and who, through no fault of their own, find themselves thrust into the foster care system.
About the Position
This position is responsible for attending court hearings and monitoring cases involving children experiencing foster care due to abuse or neglect. The job will include aspects of child-specific casework as well as more general program support. The position will be responsible for helping with volunteer recruitment and community engagement. The successful candidate will work effectively with (and genuinely enjoy engaging with) people from culturally diverse backgrounds and will have a passion for helping children and a dedication to trauma-informed advocacy for child victims.
The position could be based in either Madras or Prineville, depending on the candidate's preference. It will require travel to Madras, Prineville, and Bend on a regular (at least weekly) basis.
Minimum qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree
· Legal or Child Welfare knowledge
· Ability to travel between Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties
· Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
· Microsoft Office, Adobe and Gmail experience and knowledge
· Team player, willing to take on other duties as needed
· Strong written and oral communication skills
Applicants should email their resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Jenna App, Executive Director.
Program Specialist – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Oregon
Compensation: $17-$18/hour
Employment type: part-time, 25-29 hours/week (with possibility to become full-time in 2021)
Benefits: Health insurance, retirement and generous PTO policy
This is an opportunity to go to work and make a life-changing impact on the lives of hundreds of children who have experienced abuse or neglect and who, through no fault of their own, find themselves thrust into the foster care system.
About the Position
This position is responsible for attending court hearings and monitoring cases involving children experiencing foster care due to abuse or neglect. The job will include aspects of child-specific casework as well as more general program support. The position will be responsible for helping with volunteer recruitment and community engagement. The successful candidate will work effectively with (and genuinely enjoy engaging with) people from culturally diverse backgrounds and will have a passion for helping children and a dedication to trauma-informed advocacy for child victims.
The position could be based in either Madras or Prineville, depending on the candidate's preference. It will require travel to Madras, Prineville, and Bend on a regular (at least weekly) basis.
Minimum qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree
· Legal or Child Welfare knowledge
· Ability to travel between Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties
· Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
· Microsoft Office, Adobe and Gmail experience and knowledge
· Team player, willing to take on other duties as needed
· Strong written and oral communication skills
Applicants should email their resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Jenna App, Executive Director.
CASA of Central Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, employment, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. All applications will be considered only on the basis of the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is our established policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.