Child Advocate Full-Time Position
JOIN SCAN's GROWING TEAM of Court Appointed Special Advocates!
SCAN’s mission is to prevent child abuse and promote the well-being of children. Established in 1988, we are the only Northern Virginia organization focused solely on the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Our vision is that every child in Northern Virginia will grow up in a safe and stable family, with the support they need to contribute to stronger communities today and as adults tomorrow.
SCAN’s small and mighty team – the SCAN Fam! – is full of passionate and extremely dedicated people who are focused on the mission of keeping children safe from abuse. While SCAN’s subject matter can be intense, the team balances this with a focus on wellness, fun, and team building. We’d love to have you join us!
As a team member of the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate ) Program, you will support and supervise volunteer advocates working to support abused/ neglected children in the Alexandria and Arlington court systems.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual Spanish/ English with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of work experience in child welfare, child abuse prevention, human services, juvenile justice, law, or public administration.
- Experience supervising others and working with professional stakeholders
- Ability to engage effectively with diverse communities
- Computer literate and proficient user of Microsoft Office and virtual presentation tools such as MS Teams and Zoom
VOLUNTEER TRAINING
- Assist with facilitation of volunteer orientation and pre-service training
- Orient new volunteers to agency processes, other systems, and other professionals as needed on each case.
- Support ongoing volunteer recruitment and retention efforts
VOLUNTEER SUPERVISION AND CASE MANAGEMENT
- Supervise up to 25 volunteers and their cases
- Maintain volunteer records, including case history, performance evaluations, status updates, and prepare monthly reports
- Review and edit court reports and maintain records and case files of active cases
- Attend court hearings, meetings, and visits as needed
This position reports to the Manager, CASA Program
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in an office, community, and courtroom environment. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to work some evenings and weekend hours as needed. Both remote and in-person work is required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The candidate must be comfortable discussing sensitive issues including child sexual abuse.
The candidate must understand and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the confidential nature of client information.
All employees of SCAN must also consent to criminal and child protective services background checks.
Pursuant to the SCAN's COVID-19 mitigation protocols, individuals must be fully vaccinated upon commencing employment, subject to legal requirements.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Salary commensurate with education and experience. Expected salary range: $48,000-$52,000.
Benefits include Kaiser Permanente Virginia health plan (cost share), dental, life, and short-term/long-term disability and life insurance, a retirement match, flexible schedule, generous paid time off, and the opportunity to work with a team of supportive, dynamic, and dedicated child welfare advocates.
SCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SCAN of Northern Virginia values and celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. SCAN is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and promotions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, age, or national origin, disability, or any other basis.
We are excited to hear from you! SCAN is a team of dedicated, passionate, hard-working advocates for child protection who also enjoy working together and creating a fun, lively, and affirming team environment. We are committed to growing the capabilities of our people and building a community of diverse individuals who explore new ways of thinking and expand skills through sharing, teaching, and learning.
