Description

The Advocate Supervisor provides professional staff support to CASA volunteers, ensuring that children 
involved with the CASA program receive advocacy and permanency planning. The Advocate Supervisor
is responsible for volunteer supervision and coordination of cases. 

Requirements

The Advocate Supervisor should have the following skills and experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in social service-related field or equivalent combination of education 
and experience 
The ability to communicate with, supervise and empower volunteers to be effective in 
their roles—experience with volunteers preferred 
The ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities 
Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within families in crisis relating to 
child abuse and neglect given preference
Commitment to CASA of the Gateway Region’s Mission, Values, Vision, and Guiding 
Principles

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Complete CASA perservice volunteer training 
Adhere to all CASA of the Gateway Region’s Guiding Principles
Assist in the recruiting, screening, interviewing and training of new volunteers
Facilitate trainings for new volunteers
Review new cases and assign appropriate volunteers, in consultation with the Executive 
Director 
Prepare and distribute assignment documentation 
Help develop initial case plans and ongoing strategies for advocacy 
Review and distribute volunteer court reports
Maintain case files in office 
Attend court hearings and track court dates – this will include travel to all counties that 
CASA of the Gateway Region serves
Provide assistance and consultation for volunteers as needed and when requested
Participate in volunteer evaluations as assigned by the Executive Director 
Supervise up to 30 volunteers
Attend staff meetings and assist in the evaluation of the program
Assist with volunteer appreciation events
Assist with fundraising events
Provide office coverage as assigned by the Executive Director 
Complete work time sheets monthly
Attend conferences/seminars/meetings as requested by the Executive Director
Participate in performance evaluations of this position as directed by the Executive 
Director
Ability to work a flexible schedule, this includes regular business hours and occasional 
evenings and weekends
Other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director 

To apply for this position please email a cover letter, resume, and 5 professional references to 
beth.ellis@casagateway.org