Training Specialist

We are looking for a Training Specialist who can assist the Training Director and Training team of CASA of Travis County in ongoing development and delivery of high-quality training to prospective and current CASA Volunteer Advocates. CASA of Travis County believes every child who has experienced abuse or neglect deserves to have a dedicated advocate speaking up for their best interest in court, at school, and in our community.

To accomplish this, the team at CASA educates and empowers community volunteers who ensure each child's needs remain a priority in an overburdened child welfare system. Through honorable and respectful involvement with families, courts and all parties, CASA makes independent and educated recommendations that prioritize children’s safety and, wherever possible, preserve connections to their families. As the Training Specialist, you will report to the Training Director and be a member of the Training team and the Community Engagement team.

The Training Specialists facilitates training and supporting Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer trainees. As Guardians ad Litem, CASA Volunteer Advocates are tasked with protecting and promoting the safety and best interest of each child to whom CASA is appointed; as such, the Training Specialist participates in imparting critical basic skills and knowledge to volunteer trainees prior to their initial case assignment.

The Training Specialist collaborates with other members of the Community Engagement team and with the Advocacy team to consistently assess and respond to changes within the child welfare system to ensure that volunteer trainees receive the most up-to-date information in CASA’s CORE training. The Training Specialist also assists in delivery of Continuing Education opportunities for Volunteer Advocates after their initial CORE training.

The Training Specialist must demonstrate an understanding of a variety of methods of teaching and interacting with prospective and active volunteers that meet their needs. At the end of your first year, success would mean being able to clearly deliver quality curriculum and instruction to staff and prospective/current volunteers. The Training Specialist would have the ability to independently deliver feedback to prospective/current volunteers with minimal oversight.

Also, the Training Specialist would be able to complete the required administrative tasks promptly. The Training Specialist is a critical role to move CASA of Travis County towards meeting our vision of quality advocacy, a safe home and a promising future for every child in Travis County. Apply at:

• Teach designated sessions of the CORE training (most of which occur in the evening) for new volunteer trainees and staff.
• Provide backup for training sessions in the absence of the other training staff.
• Present the job of the CASA Volunteer Advocate to trainees clearly and in a realistic and enthusiastic manner to produce well‑trained and eager Volunteer Advocates to be assigned to cases.
• Collaborate with the Training staff to evaluate, revise and update the CORE Training curriculum as needed to reflect changes in the child welfare system and CASA Program team needs.
• Communicate with volunteer trainees regarding missed classes and makes plans with them to complete classes.
• Coordinate Zoom links for virtual training cycles and work with training director to ensure clear communication of this information to incoming volunteer trainees.
• Communicate with trainees regarding any concerns/questions throughout the training cycle.
• Attend and participate in volunteer‑related events for recruitment and retention, including but not limited to Swearing In ceremonies, volunteer meetups, lead engagement and volunteer appreciation events.

• Conduct regular Pre‑Training Interviews with candidates applying to enter CASA CORE training.
• The number of interviews will fluctuate based on the needs of the organization.
• Provide ongoing screening, monitoring, and documentation of volunteer trainees through CORE training, with a focus on child safety and alignment with CASA…