Location | Education Required | Hours | Experience Required | # of Openings | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
765 The City Dr #300, Orange, CA 92868 | None Required | Part-time | None Required | 1 | $17/hour |
JUSTICE INVOLVED:
No
AGE REQUIREMENT:
18+
*Please note in the event of a permanent placement, the wage rate is not guaranteed.
JOB SUMMARY:
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides a powerful voice and a meaningful connection for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Their vision is that every child in foster case has an advocate they can depend on to help them reach their fullest potential. As new advocates are trained and experienced advocates are reassigned, every effort is made to provide a suitable match between a child on the waitlist and an advocate. To do so, the Waitlist Assistant will keep comprehensive and regularly updated information on the waitlisted children; and provide assistance to the Waitlist Manager with matching efforts.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Provide direct support to the Waitlist Manager.
Serve as a liaison with social workers to receive updates on waitlist cases.
Make calls for periodic check ins and initial advocacy services.
Maintain case records and electronic files.
Complete Re-Assessments for youth still on the waitlist at next hearing date
Review and summarize social worker reports, entering contact log into Optima.
Upload Waitlist documents to case files in Optima system
Requirements/Qualifications:
Will be sworn in by the Court to maintain confidentiality.
Working towards an undergraduate degree in related field preferred (Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, etc.)
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Google Docs/Chrome
Knowledge of child abuse and the child welfare system helpful
Ability to keep all court information confidential
Ability to work independently
Ability to organize and prioritize various tasks
Strong interpersonal skills, openness to learn, punctual, detail-oriented, flexible, ability to multi-ask, strong written and verbal communication skills
Work Experience Skills Developed:
Data entry and database management in Optima system, including summarizing Social Worker reports.
Act as liaison with social workers to receive updates on waitlist cases.
Make calls for periodic check ins and initial advocacy services.
Maintain records and electronic files.
Complete Re-Assessments for youth.
Schedule:
Schedule will be 15-20 hours between the hours of 7:30am-3:30pm or 8am-4pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Application Requirements:
1. Written application
a. To be submitted to Business Solutions with referral
2. Three references that are not related to the participant – Names and Phone Numbers
a. Included in application. References will be contacted
3. Background check
a. Conducted by CASA OC
4. Child abuse registry or child protective services check
a. Conducted by CASA OC
5. Willingness to take an oath of confidentiality and be sworn in at court
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 8AM – 5PM
This opportunity is available to WIOA participants only. To enroll in the program or inquire about services please email us at info@ocworkforcesolutions.com
This WIOA Title I financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please call (714) 480-6500. TDD/TTY users, please call the California Relay Service at (800) 735-2922 or 711. Please call 72 hours in advance to allow the OC Workforce Solutions Center to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this program.
The views, information, or opinions expressed by the organization(s) mentioned are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the County of Orange and its employees.
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