CASA of East Tennessee is hiring!
Check out the open positions below and email your resume & cover letter to admin@casaofeasttn.org
Advocate SUpervisor
Job description:
The Heart of Our Mission
At CASA of East Tennessee, we are an intensely collaborative team of four dedicated to improving the lives of abused and neglected children. We provide trained volunteers who advocate for safe, permanent, and loving homes. As an Advocate Supervisor, your ability to communicate effectively and build strong interpersonal relationships is the engine that drives our success.
The Role
Based at our Knox County Juvenile Court Office, this is an in-person role in which you will work closely with the Court Program Director to provide professional support to our volunteers. You are the bridge between the court system and the advocates, ensuring every child receives high-quality advocacy and timely permanency planning.
Target Start Date: Interviews will begin the week of June 29th with a target start date of August 3rd.
What You’ll Do (Essential Functions)
Empower Volunteers: Provide direction, technical expertise, and detailed case "roadmaps" to support advocates from assignment through final hearings.
Coordinate Advocacy: Manage case assignments, attend home visits and agency meetings, and accompany volunteers to all court hearings.
Ensure Quality: Review case records and edit volunteer reports to meet state and national standards.
Liaise & Collaborate: Cultivate constructive relationships with the Juvenile Court Judge, Magistrates, attorneys, and child welfare partners.
Manage Data: Maintain accurate case records and enter data into CASA Manager to track our impact.
What You Bring
Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in social services (or equivalent experience). Experience in Juvenile Court or managing volunteers is a plus.
Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are mandatory for drafting court reports and mentoring volunteers.
Relational Heart: A respectful, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach toward the families we serve.
Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Google Workspace and database management.
Commitment: A deep alignment with CASA’s mission and the flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend events.
Requirements
Minimum age of 21 with a valid driver’s license.
Successful completion of a pre-employment screening and criminal background check.
Completion of CASA volunteer training (provided upon hire).
Salary, Benefits & Culture
Collaborative Environment: Work within a small, tight-knit team where your voice matters.
Salary: $45,000 per year
Health & Wellness: $225 per month stipend
Time for You: Unlimited paid time off; parental leave.
Future Planning: Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Advocate Coordinator
Job description:
The Heart of Our Mission
At CASA of East Tennessee, we are an intensely collaborative team of four dedicated to improving the lives of abused and neglected children. We provide trained volunteers who advocate for safe, permanent, and loving homes. As an Advocate Coordinator, your ability to communicate effectively, build strong interpersonal relationships, and inspire new advocates through training is the engine that drives our success.
The Role
Based at our Knox County Juvenile Court Office, this is an in-person role in which you will work closely with the Court Program Director to provide professional support to our volunteers. You are the bridge between the court system and the advocates, ensuring every child receives high-quality advocacy and timely permanency planning. In addition to case supervision, you will play a pivotal role in growing our advocate network by leading our volunteer training program.
Target Start Date: Interviews will begin the week of June 29th with a target start date of August 3rd.
What You’ll Do (Essential Functions)
Train & Onboard: Conduct and facilitate CASA's volunteer pre-service training classes to ensure new advocates are fully prepared, confident, and equipped to handle their first cases.
Empower Volunteers: Provide direction, technical expertise, and detailed case "roadmaps" to support advocates from assignment through final hearings.
Coordinate Advocacy: Manage case assignments, attend home visits and agency meetings, and accompany volunteers to all court hearings.
Ensure Quality: Review case records and edit volunteer reports to meet state and national standards.
Liaise & Collaborate: Cultivate constructive relationships with the Juvenile Court Judge, Magistrates, attorneys, and child welfare partners.
Manage Data: Maintain accurate case records and enter data into CASA Manager to track our impact.
What You Bring
Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in social services (or equivalent experience). Experience in Juvenile Court, managing volunteers, or public speaking/facilitating training is a plus.
Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are mandatory for drafting court reports, mentoring volunteers, and leading engaging classroom training.
Relational Heart: A respectful, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach toward the families we serve and the volunteers we train.
Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Google Workspace and database management.
Commitment: A deep alignment with CASA’s mission and the flexibility to attend training classes and occasional evening or weekend events.
Requirements
Minimum age of 21 with a valid driver’s license.
Successful completion of a pre-employment screening and criminal background check.
Completion of CASA volunteer training (provided upon hire).
Salary, Benefits & Culture
Collaborative Environment: Work within a small, tight-knit team where your voice matters.
Salary: $45,000 per year
Health & Wellness: $225 per month stipend
Time for You: Unlimited paid time off; parental leave.
Future Planning: Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan.