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What is the role of a CASA Recruitment and Training Coordinator at City of Chesapeake Human Resources?

The CASA Recruitment and Training Coordinator position at City of Chesapeake Human Resources is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Government/Civil Service field.

Where is this CASA Recruitment and Training Coordinator job located?

Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States

What type of employment is offered for this CASA Recruitment and Training Coordinator role?

Full-time or part-time position

CASA Recruitment and Training Coordinator job near me in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

Working Title of Vacant PositionCASA Recruitment and Training Coordinator
Job Type: Part Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: HUMAN SVCS
Division: HS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Requisition Number: 2026380
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. | Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA {301 Albemarle Drive}
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Weekly
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.

Essential Responsibilities:

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;

3. Experience in volunteer recruitment and management;

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: 07/31/2026
Job Close Date: 08/13/2026
Open Until Filled: No

CASA Recruitment and Training Coordinator in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

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