CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit

Job Description

Training Coordinator

This job description is intended as a general guide to the job duties of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of the Executive Director, this description may be changed at any time to address evolving needs of the organization.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Training Coordinator is hired by the Executive Director with the approval of the Board of Directors of the Program. The Training Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director. This position is a part-time, hourly position.

JOB PURPOSE: The Training Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and coordinating CASA pre-service training using the National CASA training curriculum, as well as on-going CASA education for CASA Volunteers.

JOB RELATED STATISTICS:

CASA Volunteer Initial Training Opportunities - 4 to 6 times per year (as needed for organizational goals).

CASA Volunteers Trained – 10 to 20 volunteers per session

JOB DUTIES:

Coordinate CASA Volunteer Training opportunities 4 – 6 times per year, using CASA Volunteer Training materials.
Calendar each training event by setting dates, times and location of training.
Coordinate speakers and staff schedule for each training.
Communicate training details to newly recruited CASA Volunteers.
Prepare class roster, attendee sign-in and training schedule/agenda.
Coordinate printing of Volunteer Training Manual and handouts for sessions.
Prep training supplies and resources.
Maintain CASA Volunteer completed training hours in Optima.
Coordinate with CASA staff and document the continuing education for the advocates with in-service training and conference for the program.
Coordinate regular post-training sessions for all CASA classes.
Assist with program evaluation efforts.
Communicate regularly to the Executive Director and Program Director regarding court issues, advocate communications, and on-going training needs.
Attend conferences, seminars, and meetings as directed.
Participate in performance evaluations for this position.
Assist with the production of the advocate newsletter, whereby he/she will: recognize/thank advocates; educate and give informative articles; update advocates on in-services and future events.
Communicate and coordinate participation in training opportunities offered by Illinois CASA, National CASA and other agencies to CASA Volunteers and CASA Staff. Attend trainings as directed.
Coordinate participation in and attendance at annual Illinois CASA Convention by CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include maintaining all files (i.e. volunteer training records, curriculum updates, training annual plan with contact information on venues, speaker list and contacts, food sponsor list and contacts, Optima training records, etc.) in office, attending staff meetings and providing timely reports of student evaluations during CASA Volunteer Training, and completing any other duties/projects that may be assigned by the Executive Director or Program Director.

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: FLSA Exempt, part-time. (Approximately 20 hours per week). May require working evenings or weekends and some travel for presentations and meetings.

BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in social service-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary.
Ability to communicate, train and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles.
Experience with volunteers given preference.
Ability to work cooperatively with diverse types of personalities.
Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within families in crises, relating to child abuse and neglect given preference.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with attention to detail and deadlines.
Commitment to CASA's goals and mission.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement:

CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit (CotTJC) values the inherent dignity and humanity of all people and welcomes the perspectives of people from all backgrounds in its staff, board of directors and volunteer base, in order to be more effective in its child advocacy work. Whether acting with respect to employees, volunteers or the Board, CotTJC selects, places, and evaluates those based on their personal qualifications, skills for the job, demonstrated performance and the contributions made, considering accommodations as appropriate and needed – without regard to race, gender, gender identity, class, religion, national origin, military service, education, color, sexual orientation, age, disability, geographical locale, political perspective or affiliation.

Our organization is immensely enriched by the contributions of persons of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. The varied perspectives deepen our ability to work toward our goal, which is to advocate for the best interests of children. CotTJC will continue to implement programs and policies to develop greater diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

At CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, we are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, volunteers, and the individuals we serve. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status.

We believe that diversity and inclusion strengthen our organization and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment or volunteer opportunities without regard to these or any other legally protected characteristics. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that respects and affirms the dignity and rights of every individual, and we strive to ensure that our workplace reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

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