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Advocacy Coordinator
Job in
Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, 79430, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
CASA of the South Plains
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health, Youth Development, Human Services/ Social Work -
Social Work
Community Health, Youth Development, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
CASA OF THE SOUTH PLAINS, INC. JOB POSTING
TITLE:
DATE: February 2026
CLASSIFICATION & STATUS: Non-Exempt—Full Time
REPORTS TO: Chief Program Officer, Director of Advocacy, Director of Initiatives, or Advocacy Program Manager (to be assigned by Chief Program Officer)
EXPECTED
START DATE:
March 2026
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The Advocacy Coordinator coordinates high quality best interest advocacy for assigned children in foster care through the supervision of up to 25 Volunteer Advocates. The Advocacy Coordinator will coach each assigned Volunteer Advocate in the provision of their duties ensuring adherence to the Volunteer Advocate Job Description & Statement Commitment, Policies Governing Expectations & Prohibitions of Volunteer Advocates, and core duties.
EssentialResponsibilities & Duties
- Coach, guide, and support assigned Volunteer Advocates in carrying out the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) role as mandated in the Texas Family Code
- Temporarily fill in and carry out the GAL role as mandated in the Texas Family Code if any Volunteer Advocates are unable to fulfill the GAL role on any assigned case
- Provide on-going training, coaching, supervision, support, resources and help in carrying out the Volunteer Advocate role
- Coordinate and oversee casework and advocacy responsibilities, including
- Family and child contacts
- Professional contacts
- Support services
- Linkage to community resources
- Assistance with court report preparation and timely submission
- Appearance at court hearings
- Appearance at other case related meetings
- Maintenance of case records
- Provide the professional consultation and necessary support to Volunteer Advocates in order to promote appropriate intervention into the child/children’s situation and to facilitate appropriate recommendations about best interest and the child/children’s placement.
- Maintain knowledge of child placement options, and Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS) and Saint Francis Ministries (SFM) policies and procedures
- Accompany Volunteer Advocates to all case related meetings and court hearings to provide support to the Volunteer Advocate as they advocate for the children.
- In the event the Volunteer Advocate is unable to attend, attend all meetings and court hearings in their place and provide representation of the GAL role
- Accompany new Volunteer Advocates on initial visits and accompany all Volunteer Advocates to visits upon request by the Volunteer Advocate.
- Make available any correspondence, pleadings, or reports received in the case to the Volunteer Advocate
- Provide timely, accurate reports for submission to the court and to other parties on the case
- Provide notifications of meetings and court hearings to the Volunteer Advocate
- Maintain up-to-date case files, including contact logs, and relevant documents and records including placement records, medical records, psychological records, school records, and legal documents
- Maintain and ensure all case and Volunteer Advocate data in Optima is current and correct to ensure accurate funding and statistical reporting
- Follow procedures and adhere to timelines as outlined in the CASA Advocacy Coordinator Handbook
- Promote and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals
- Attend and support special events.
- Additional duties as required.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance.
- Must be able to travel between work locations and throughout the organization’s service area.
- Education:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. CASA of the South Plains welcomes employees from diverse educational backgrounds and degree programs. - Experience may be substituted for education
- Minimum required experience includes:
- Prior experience in the provision of case management or advocacy services with children required
- Approved criminal and DFPS background is required
- Preferred qualifications include:
- Prior experience with the supervision or coordination of volunteers preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to coach and empower a…
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