Courtesy CASA

The Courtesy CASA will provide visitation for children appointed by the court to Texas CASA programs.  Visitation will supplement a CASA program’s ongoing visitation.  The facilitator will communicate with CASA programs regarding children seen and consult with CASA programs regarding placements. The Courtesy CASA will support Texas CASA programs/locations across the state of Texas and throughout the United States by visiting children outside of their local jurisdictions. This position will be managed by the CASA Program Director.

This opportunity will require extensive travel throughout the United States at a rate of approximately 90% of total hours worked.  Hours per week are flexible, will depend on requests from Texas CASA programs and will include some evening work/availability.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSBILITIES

• Accept requests from CASA programs for supplemental visitation to children in placements that are not geographically near the court of jurisdiction.
• Prioritize requests based on an established matrix.
• Provide prompt response through in-person contact with children.
• Within current placement, assess the child’s safety, relationship with caretakers, needs and well-being.
• Maintain records of visits and provide a standardized report back to the requesting CASA program.
• Implement use of Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) tools on visits.
• Submit documentation of time, travel and hours worked to Child Advocates of Fort Bend.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Human Services or a closely related field.  Experience with CASA and the child protection system.  Demonstrated project management skills required.  Clear and concise writing and computer skills needed for reports and correspondence.  Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.  Must maintain confidentiality.  Must be able to pass required background checks.

Additionally, must have:

• Experience working with children and youth and demonstrated skills at quickly establishing rapport with and good communication skills with children.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience preparing and maintaining narrative documentation of visits concerning individual children seen.
• Experience communicating effectively with people over the telephone, in writing and in person.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Training Development, as needed:

• Complete Texas CASA’s OCAST training.
• Attends trainings related to permanency, PMC, trauma informed care and others as requested by Child Advocates of Fort Bend.
• Develop an understanding of types of placements, levels of care and licensing standards.

Other Requirements

• Submit to a child abuse and criminal background check
• Must complete Texas CASA OCAST training on LMS
• Attend trainings related to permanency, PMC, trauma-informed care and other requested by CAFB
• Bending, stooping, reaching and other movement required
• Ability to lift 20 pounds
• Valid driver’s license
• Must comply with all city, state and federal laws
• Perform other duties as assigned

NOTE: This is a fully remote position. Ideal candidate lives in Texas.

Interested individuals should complete a CAFB employment application and send it, along with a cover letter and resume to HRRM@cafb.org.

Child Advocates of Fort Bend is an equal opportunity employer.

CAFB adheres to a strict Zero Tolerance for Child Abuse Policy in our practices and operations.