FT Training & Outreach Specialist
SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, this position is responsible for management of the training and continuing education programs as well as community outreach and recruitment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or a related field.
- Experience working in the area of child advocacy and/or juvenile social work.
- Excellent verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics associated with child abuse.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and/or weekends.
- Competency with personal computers and Windows products.
- Commitment to CASA goals and mission.
- Ability to work cooperatively with a wide array of personalities.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.
- Commitment to CASA goals and mission.
RECRUITMENT/OUTREACH RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the processing of new volunteer applicants: includes handling volunteer requests/calls/emails, entering information into the Optima database, obtaining reference letters, background checks, etc.
- Coordinate speaking engagements, recruitment events and agency fairs.
- Schedule and implement recruitment events and other events that increase public awareness and the need for volunteers.
- Work with the Development Director to produce recruitment materials.
- Recruit and assign volunteers to assist with special events or in the office as needed.
- Create and implement social media plan and update social media and website as needed.
TRAINING & EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete 30 hours of CASA volunteer training and court observation.
- Attend OK CASA Association volunteer supervisor training.
- Schedule and facilitate volunteer in-services, meetings, events, training and make up sessions.
- Schedule 8-10 new advocate trainings per year – day and evening.
- Conduct pre-service interviews with trainees to determine suitability.
- Communicate with volunteers regarding upcoming training sessions.
- Conduct training surveys and implement changes/improvements.
- Request court observation dates and times from the CASA Managers and facilitate sign up of volunteers for each training cycle.
- Regularly evaluate and update training materials in collaboration with program staff.
- Work with the Juvenile Bureau and Judge to schedule swearing in for each training cycle, schedule professional panel as needed.
- Prepare volunteer badges, certificates, oaths and handouts for swearing in.
- Schedule meeting rooms, speakers and meals as needed for training, volunteer and other meetings.
- Prepare Kelsey-Briggs report after each training cycle and send to OK CASA Association.
- Keep volunteer bulletin boards up to date.
- Ensure accuracy of all training records.
Submit resumes to: Elizabeth Fisher 700 S. Boston, Suite 230, Tulsa, OK 74119 or elizabeth.fisher@tulsacasa.org. No phone calls please.