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CASA of NWA
CASA Volunteer Advocate
Job Location: Bentonville, AR
Purpose of Position:
A CASA is a volunteer appointed by the Courts to ensure that the needs of a child who may have been neglected or abused are met. In order to do this, the CASA must investigate the facts of the case, recommend a course of action to the court, facilitate the resolution of the presenting problems, and monitor progress toward established goals.
Responsibilities of the Position
- Interview all parties, clients, and professionals, as well as the child/children involved in the assigned cases.
- Maintain record of all findings and turn in necessary paperwork by date requested.
- Confer with Volunteer Coordinator on a regular basis at a minimum of once a month.
- Attend all staffings concerning the child/children
- Discuss court reports with Volunteer Coordinator prior to preparing report.
- Appear in court as to the child's best interest
- Monitor the case to ensure court orders are being carried out, and that services to the child are being furnished and placement is appropriate.
- Investigate institutions and foster homes where children may be placed.
- If child/children is freed for adoption, work unceasingly to attain this goal as soon as possible.
- Work for permanency for the child, whether that permanency is to be returned to that child's original home or freed for adoption.
Requirements of the position
- Must be 21 years of age
- Pass a NCIC background check
- Complete application for position
- If working, secure permission or make arrangements in advance of pre-service training for time off to attend periodic hearings.
- Make appointment and come to the office for an interview prior to pre-service training.
- Complete pre-service training course.
- Appear in court to be sworn in as an advocate.
- Monitor court proceedings and appear at all hearings
- Complete 12 hours of in-service training a year.
- Sign Statement of Confidentiality.
- Sign Statement of Commitment to serve a minimum of one year.
- Sign form stating that you have received a copy of the CASA Advocate policy and procedure manual.
Qualifications of this position
- Willingness to work within the guidelines, policies and standards of CASA.
- Good human relation skills and the ability to be objective.
- Must have conviction of the importance of providing for the best interests of children at risk.
- Must have time, interest and energy to do the job.
- Must have access to transportation
How to Apply:
CASA of NWA
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