Ottawa, IL

Director

DUTIES

I.                   Directs the Activities of the CASA Program.

III.             A.        Program Accountability, Certification And Contracts

1.      Sets annual goals in consultation with the Board.

2.      Monitors progress toward meeting annual goals and keeping the Board informed.

3.      Prepares end-of-year report documenting program statistics for the year.

4.      Develops program evaluation in consultation with the Board, which gives information regarding effectiveness of program.

5.   Assures that the CASA program adheres to any requirements set forth through contractual agreements with granting agencies.

B.                 Personnel

1.      Works in consultation with the Board to maintain current appropriate Personnel Policies and Job Descriptions.

2.      Administers the Personnel Policies in consultation with the Board.

3.      Maintains appropriate number of employees as directed by the Personnel Policies.

4.      Supervises all employees.

5.      Conducts performance evaluations as directed by the Board.

6.      Maintains personnel records as directed by the Personnel Policies.

7.      Verifies payroll records.

8.      Conducts monthly staff meetings.

9.      Reports staff concerns to the Executive Committee.

C.                 Volunteer Management

1.                  Coordinates all volunteer recruitment activities.

2.                  Assures screening procedures are completed on each active volunteer.

3.                  Keeps training manuals updated.

4.                  Monitors all training classes and in-services.

5.                  Oversees all volunteer matches and recissions.

6.                  Stays available for staff/volunteer consultation on cases as needed and when requested.

7.                  Moderates staffings between professionals and volunteers regarding case-related concerns.

II.                Coordinates all administrative duties as directed by the Board of Directors.

A.                Fiscal Management

1.                  Assists with budget development in consultation with the Treasurer of the Board.

2.                  Assists the Treasurer with budget reviews and revisions.

3.                  Monitors monthly program costs and keeps expenditures within the approved budget.

4.                  Assists the Treasurer in processing and paying the monthly bills.

B.                 Fund Raising

1.                  Is responsible for writing grants when appropriate and as directed by the Board.

2.                  Assists with all fund raising activities, projects and special events as directed by the Board.

3.                  Is an ex-offcio member of the Public Relations/Ways & Means Committee and attends all committee meetings.

C.                 Public Relations

1.                  Works with the Public Relations Committee of the Board as an ex-offcio member and attends all committee meetings.

2.                  Helps set annual public relations goals and assists in meeting those goals.

3.                  Assures that adequate and current program literature is available for distribution.

4.                  Monitors the utilization of all available television and radio public service time.

5.                  Gives presentations within the community regarding the CASA program.

6.                  Explains and promotes CASA to professional and community organizations.

7.                  Assists in the publication of the LaSalle County CASA newsletter.

D.                Meetings, Affiliations and Organizations

1.                  Is a non-voting, ex-offcio member of the Board of Directors.

2.                  Attends all Board meetings, Executive committee meetings and monthly meetings with the Chairman of the Board.

3.                  Assures program membership with the Illinois CASA Association, Inc., attends all state meetings and maintains active involvement where appropriate.

4.                  Assures program membership with the National CASA Association, Inc. attends Regional and National conferences when possible, and maintains active involvement where appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.      Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields:Social Work, Psychology/Education and/or qualified by training a Minimum of three years administrative/management experience.

2.      Experience in the following areas: public speaking, writing skills, grant writing, fund raising, public relations and volunteer management.

Send Cover Letter and Resume to:  terando@comcast.net