Lake County Juvenile Complex
Lake County CASA Attorney/Director
Lake County Juvenile Complex, Crown Point, Indiana, United States, 46307
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Program Development
Director shall review the stems of CASA service delivery in Lake County and develop procedures to move the system towards greater efficiency and effectiveness
Provide high quality legal representation to the abused and neglected children of Lake County
Work toward program expansion and improvement by facilitating the growth of the volunteer and professional staff
Develop new systems for recruitment, training and service delivery
Provide legal representation to the CASA program and to individual children
Obtain and maintain certifications from the National CASA Association and/or State of Indiana
Strive to operate the Lake County CASA Program in conformity with the guidelines of the National CASA Association and the State of Indiana
Prepare reports for State and National CASA per guidelines and regulations.
Professional Staff Management
Director shall be responsible for the day to day managerial operations of the Lake County CASA Program
Maintain a professional staff sufficient in number and training to provide services to the children of Lake County and the Lake Superior Court, Juvenile Division
Responsible for time management and supervision for the professional staff
Responsible for staff assignments consistent with the needs of the children and the Juvenile Court
Volunteer Management
Responsible for the recruitment, evaluation, training, and monitoring of the volunteer staff of the Lake County CASA Program by its Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator and other professional staff members
Responsible for directing publicity and public awareness campaigns and other recruitment efforts in conjunction with the CASA Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Supervise professional staff activities with the volunteers
Responsible for supervision of CASA Volunteer Recruitment Coordinators and CASA Staff training and development of the volunteers, including the development and implementation of the 30 hours service training, all in service training and special event training necessary to maintain a well trained, competent volunteer component
Responsible for complying with State and National CASA implementation for written training materials and the preparation and presentation of pre-service training curriculum
Administrative Staff Management
Responsible for the day to day administration of the Lake County CASA Program
Maintain a clerical/bookkeeping staff and supervision of that staff
Responsible for the purchasing and acquisitions necessary for the operations of the CASA program
Legal Representation
Provide legal assistance and counsel to the Lake County CASA Program, professional staff and volunteer staff
Serve as attorney for both the professional and volunteer staff in their role as litigants and Court Appointed Advocates for Lake County children along with part time CASA attorneys
In the appropriate cases, provide direct CASA representation to individual children
Supervise all contested child in need of services cases and contested termination of parental rights cases and to litigate on behalf of the child in appropriate cases
Financial Development
Responsible for budget development and administration
Prepare and present the necessary financial information to all funding sources, including the Lake County Counsel, the Indiana State CASA Program and the National CASA Association
Maintain statistical and demographic information on the program activities, as required, by all funding sources and by the Court
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL:
Attorney licensed in the State of Indiana
Ability to effectively supervise/direct others
Child Development
Family Crisis Management
Computer Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Knowledge of Juvenile Court law, practice, and procedures
Knowledge of social service resources
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $104,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
Indiana law license (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
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Program Development
Director shall review the stems of CASA service delivery in Lake County and develop procedures to move the system towards greater efficiency and effectiveness
Provide high quality legal representation to the abused and neglected children of Lake County
Work toward program expansion and improvement by facilitating the growth of the volunteer and professional staff
Develop new systems for recruitment, training and service delivery
Provide legal representation to the CASA program and to individual children
Obtain and maintain certifications from the National CASA Association and/or State of Indiana
Strive to operate the Lake County CASA Program in conformity with the guidelines of the National CASA Association and the State of Indiana
Prepare reports for State and National CASA per guidelines and regulations.
Professional Staff Management
Director shall be responsible for the day to day managerial operations of the Lake County CASA Program
Maintain a professional staff sufficient in number and training to provide services to the children of Lake County and the Lake Superior Court, Juvenile Division
Responsible for time management and supervision for the professional staff
Responsible for staff assignments consistent with the needs of the children and the Juvenile Court
Volunteer Management
Responsible for the recruitment, evaluation, training, and monitoring of the volunteer staff of the Lake County CASA Program by its Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator and other professional staff members
Responsible for directing publicity and public awareness campaigns and other recruitment efforts in conjunction with the CASA Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Supervise professional staff activities with the volunteers
Responsible for supervision of CASA Volunteer Recruitment Coordinators and CASA Staff training and development of the volunteers, including the development and implementation of the 30 hours service training, all in service training and special event training necessary to maintain a well trained, competent volunteer component
Responsible for complying with State and National CASA implementation for written training materials and the preparation and presentation of pre-service training curriculum
Administrative Staff Management
Responsible for the day to day administration of the Lake County CASA Program
Maintain a clerical/bookkeeping staff and supervision of that staff
Responsible for the purchasing and acquisitions necessary for the operations of the CASA program
Legal Representation
Provide legal assistance and counsel to the Lake County CASA Program, professional staff and volunteer staff
Serve as attorney for both the professional and volunteer staff in their role as litigants and Court Appointed Advocates for Lake County children along with part time CASA attorneys
In the appropriate cases, provide direct CASA representation to individual children
Supervise all contested child in need of services cases and contested termination of parental rights cases and to litigate on behalf of the child in appropriate cases
Financial Development
Responsible for budget development and administration
Prepare and present the necessary financial information to all funding sources, including the Lake County Counsel, the Indiana State CASA Program and the National CASA Association
Maintain statistical and demographic information on the program activities, as required, by all funding sources and by the Court
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL:
Attorney licensed in the State of Indiana
Ability to effectively supervise/direct others
Child Development
Family Crisis Management
Computer Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Knowledge of Juvenile Court law, practice, and procedures
Knowledge of social service resources
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $104,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
Indiana law license (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
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