Volunteer JOB DESCRIPTION  
     
  Requirements:  
  • Minimum age of 21 years.
  • Attend new volunteer training – 30 hours.
  • Interview with CASA Supervisor and/or Director.
  • Consent to a criminal and reference background check.
  • One year commitment.
  • 10 to 15 hours a month working on a case.
  • Attend 12 hours of in-service training per year.
  • Take oath of confidentiality.
     
  Duties:  
 
  • Upon assignment of a case, speak with all parties involved to determine the facts.
  • Investigate alternatives available for the child, such as placement and services, etc.
  • Submit written reports to the court for each court hearing.
  • Appear at court hearings to make recommendations to the Court.
  • Continue contacts with child, family, social workers and others to monitor court orders.
  • Bring significant changes in the family situation to the Court’s attention.
  • Continue follow-up contacts, submit additional reports and make new recommendations as needed, until a final disposition is made.
  • Maintain monthly contact logs with supervisor.
  • Visitation of the child at least twice a month.
 
     
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