Job Description

General and Position Responsibilities:

Training Coordinator

Position reports to: Executive Director

General Description:

The Training Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training and retention of CASA Volunteer Advocates to ensure that abused and neglected children receive quality advocacy in court. This job may require after business hours and some weekend work.

Position Responsibilities:

A. ESSENTIALS DUTIES

Increase public awareness of CASA in the community

Promote volunteer opportunities for the organization

Screen all volunteer applications and paperwork

Screen all advocate applications in preparation to send to the Supreme Court

Coordinate all background checks with the Executive Director

- Enters all volunteer, staff, and board background check dates into the program calendar to ensure proper and timely renewals.

- Sends out background check reminders to the Volunteers, Staff, and Board Members and attaches the Executive Director 90 and 60 days before renewal date.

- Prepares background check packets for final review and approval by the Executive Director

Conduct initial Volunteer interviews

Conduct tours of the CASA Program for potential Volunteers and funders

Build and maintain each volunteer advocates file

Work proactively with staff to provide accurate information and assistance to the Volunteer Advocate

Prepare monthly tracking documentation required by the Idaho Supreme Court

Develop and cultivate relationships with community partners for recruiting purposes

B. RECRUITMENT

Host and attend recruiting events within the community to attract qualified candidates

Identify community outreach opportunities such as fairs, festivals, local markets and other agencies to recruit Volunteer Advocates

Work with professional associations to publicize opportunities for Volunteers

Develop and maintain relationships within the community to recruit Volunteer Advocates

C. TRAINING

Conduct 30 hours of preservice training for each Volunteer Advocate

Conduct an ongoing 12 hours of continuing education for each active Volunteer Advocate

D. RETENTION

Provide each Volunteer Advocates file with documentation of pre-and in service training hours

Organize Volunteer Advocate appreciation lunches quarterly with Executive Assistant

Organize Volunteer Advocate appreciation dinner annually with Executive Assistant

E. CASA OFFICE

Participate in weekly supervisor and staff meetings

Train Volunteer Advocates on how to use the office equipment when appropriate

Assist with general administrative assistant duties as the time permits, and needs arise

Serve as part of the CASA team for office duties, fundraising events, volunteer events, and promotional events for the CASA program and other duties as assigned

F. FUNDRAISING

Serves on committees for the CASA fundraising events with the executive assistant.

Works with community partners for fundraising.

Schedules the date, time, location and all other details of the event with the executive assistant.

Qualifications:

Must have valid driver's license

Must be 21 years of age or older

Must have 1+ years of working with and training volunteers

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, NCIC background check and have no felony convictions.

Proven ability to communicate, supervise and empower Advocates to be effective in their roles.

Proven ability to work cooperatively with various personalities and levels of experience and expertise.

Proven skills in: customer service, public relations, organizational, Excel, Word and email.

Commitment to CASA's goals and mission.

Hours and benefits:

This position is full-time (up to and not to exceed 40 hours per week). Salary $15.00-$17.00

The position is permanent

Insurance is provided for employee, 3% IRA match available, paid holidays, paid time off

Office space and supplies are provided by the CASA office.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Experience:

Training: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:

Pocatello, ID 83201 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Pocatello, ID 83201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person