CASA Recruitment and Training Coordinator

CASA Recruitment and Training Coordinator

Working Title of Vacant Position CASA Recruitment and Training Coordinator

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department HUMAN SVCS

Division

Division HS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026380

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 25

Work Schedule

Hours vary Monday-Friday-8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends as needed.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA {301 Albemarle Drive}

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE11

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary

$26.85 / per hour
* Please note that this position is grant funded

Job Description

The Recruitment & Training Coordinator connects passionate people with meaningful opportunities to advocate for children. From recruiting and training new CASA volunteers to building community partnerships, this role plays a key part in ensuring every child has access to a well-prepared advocate. An important priority is reaching underrepresented communities and growing a volunteer base that reflects the children and families we serve.

• Respond to volunteer inquiries, conduct Information Sessions, and recruit, interview, and select qualified volunteer applicants.
• Coordinate the volunteer onboarding process, including applications, interviews, background checks, and intake materials.
• Plan and oversee pre-service training and coordinate ongoing in-service training with the Program Coordinator.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and ongoing support to assigned volunteer advocates, including reviewing court reports and making volunteer assignments for court-appointed cases.
• Attend court hearings, treatment team meetings, family partnership meetings, and other case-related activities as needed to support volunteer advocates.
• Serve as a liaison with the courts, Court Service Unit, Department of Social Services, City Attorney, and other community partners to ensure effective advocacy for children served by CASA .
• Promote Chesapeake CASA through community outreach, presentations, correspondence, and recruitment communications.
• Maintain court schedules, program records, statistical data, and documentation, and assist with state and federal grant reporting.
• Investigate and respond to concerns or complaints from clients, families, judicial personnel, volunteers, and members of the public.
• Stay current on developments in child welfare, juvenile justice, and social work, and perform other duties as assigned to support the Chesapeake CASA program.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires a bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience in business administration, public administration, or social work with class work in behavioral sciences or closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards . Also requires CPR and First Aid Certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience as a CASA or participation in CASA training;

2. Experience or training as an educator;

4. Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within families relating to child abuse and neglect; knowledge of child development; knowledge of the impact of trauma on children, youth and adults; and,

5. Knowledge of the child welfare, education and/or court systems.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/31/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 08/13/2026

Open Continuous No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires…