Part-Time Advocate for Youth

3 days ago

Redwood City, California, United States CASA of San Mateo County Full time
Job Title: Part-Time Targeted Advocate

CASA of San Mateo County is seeking a Part-Time Targeted Advocate to join our team. As a Part-Time Targeted Advocate, you will be responsible for providing advocacy services to youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. This is a part-time, temporary position that will lead a new pilot effort to expand the number of foster and juvenile youth served at CASA of San Mateo County.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish a relationship with the child to understand their needs and provide advocacy services to support their well-being.
  • Connect youth with community resources and provide support to help them achieve their goals.
  • Meet with youth in-person and take them on outings based on their interests and needs.
  • Complete monthly reports and CASA connect information by the fifth of every month.
  • Write and turn in court reports with appropriate case recommendations for each child on assigned caseload and file the reports at least 10 days before each scheduled hearing to supervisor.
  • Attend court and any meetings regarding youth in person or virtually, as necessary.
  • Communicate and coordinate efforts with the youth's CWS social worker, probation officer, and attorney.
  • Explain CASA's role, duties, and responsibilities to all parties associated with the case.
  • Review available records regarding the youth's family history, behavior, medical, or mental health history, etc.
  • Identify and explore potential resources to facilitate family preservation, early family reunification, or alternative permanency planning.
  • Interview all parties involved with the youth regarding the youth's circumstances and needs.
  • Ensure that the court-approved case plan for the youth is being implemented.
  • Travel to location of each youth at least once a month for in-person visits.
  • Follow CASA guidelines with each youth assigned.
  • Check-in with Sr Program Manager on a regular cadence to report activities and progress.
  • Support the youth/case until the case has been closed by the court or to the end of the temporary position (June 30, 2025).
Requirements:
  • BA/BS degree in social service related field or equivalent experience.
  • At least 1 year of proven experience working or volunteering in organizations who serve 0–21-year-olds in education, advocacy, tutoring, mentorship, childcare, etc.
  • Willingness to travel throughout CA to visit youth.
  • Knowledge of dependency and juvenile justice systems preferred but not required.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding the CASA child and his/her case.
  • Verbal proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and remotely.
  • Ability to successfully pass FBI, DOJ, DMV and CACI background checks.
  • Interest in and commitment to CASA's mission with ability to communicate CASA's mission, programs and accomplishments to the greater community.
  • Ability to relate positively and with self-confidence and equanimity to judges, lawyers, social workers, foster parents, agency personnel and children.
  • Ability to deal with a variety of emotionally charged situations in an effective, diplomatic manner.
  • Must have valid CA drivers license.
  • Ability to work flexible hours.
  • Ability to travel outside of San Mateo County.
Compensation:

$35/hour with an estimate of 20-60 hours a month (average of 8-15 hours/week). This is a part-time, temporary position that is ineligible for benefits.

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