Below are our current open positions.
Safe Babies Court Team Community Facilitator
Resumes for all positions should be sent to resumes@casapassaicunion.org with a cover letter discussing your interest in the specific role.
Benefits for all positions are as follows:
Retirement Plan with 3% organization-provided match (SIRA)
Paid Time Off (First year: 10 Vacation, 10 Sick & 15 Public Holidays, plus week off additional in holiday season)
Paid family leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption/Foster care)
Training & Development
QSEHRA Health Care Plan
Flexible schedule
Annaul professional development assistance
Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness program
About Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Passaic and Union Counties
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Passaic and Union Counties is a nonprofit organization based in Wayne, NJ which champions the best interests of children in the child welfare system by recruiting, training, and supervision of volunteers from the community to be appointed to a specific child or sibling group by a Family Court Judge. We provide high-quality advocacy services to abused and neglected youth in the child welfare and family court system. We are committed to serving every child in need of an advocate. Our staff is a tight knit team of highly driven individuals who are committed to the mission of the organization. Each team member is responsible for his or/her own responsibilities but also has ownership of the overall organizational success. Join us!
Our Values:
We are Resourceful: We think outside the box to create support and solutions for the children we serve. We recognize staff member, volunteer, donor and community member plays an important role in the success of our organization and the children we serve.
We are Respectful: CASA recognizes the role the organization and individual advocates play in the child welfare system as well as in the life of a child and their families. We appreciate individual differences, lifestyle choices and how these differences enhance our organization.
We are Resilient: We strive to operate at the highest efficiency, even in the most significantly complex situations. We seek opportunities to support each other in order to build a stronger community.
We are Responsive: We understand and prioritize the value of being an active listener as an organization and as individual advocates. We ensure that timely communications are a priority in all aspects of the organization.
We value Relationships: Positive working relationships are necessary for the overall success of the organization. We develop relationships that encourage open and honest communication, while showing maturity in managing conflict and trauma.
Safe Babies Court Team Community Facilitator
Cover letter required to be considered. Address to Executive Director.**
Summary:
Do you like to work with professionals and people from all walks of life? Do you have a passion for working with families involved in the child welfare system? Do you feel most comfortable in a group of people, collaborating to get to a better outcome? Are you a savvy facilitator and communicator? If so, this exciting opportunity might be a great fit!
New Jersey’s Safe Babies Court Team (SBCT) is a program affiliated with Zero to Three, a national, evidence-based model for supporting children up to three years of age who are in foster care. The Safe Babies Court Team Community Facilitator is the lead staff person for the county site, within New Jersey’s SBCT. The SBCT Community Facilitator works with the local SBCT judge, court and family teams in each county to support local families. S/he facilitates meetings to direct site policy, engage with all stakeholders, and explain the program to local providers of services.
The SBCT Community Facilitator coordinates a caseload of 10-20 families with children under the age of 3 involved with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency due to concerns about abuse and/or neglect. S/he works closely with the parents, supporting them in remaining engaged and keeping in contact with them and their service providers. The SBCT Community Facilitator maintains close, collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders, service providers, Division caseworker(s), resource parent(s), attorneys, and CASAs on each case.
The SBCT Community Facilitator helps the SBCT find creative solutions to navigate roadblocks of the child welfare system, liaising between birth parents, foster parents, court staff, service providers, and community members while seeking faster, lasting permanency and the best interests of children in foster care. The SBCT Community Facilitator is a neutral facilitator, who leads monthly Family Team Meetings incorporating all parties and works hand in hand directly with both professionals and caretakers.
Responsibilities
Work with judicial and child welfare leadership to implement recommendations of SBCT.
Provide emotional and logistical support for parents involved in SBCT.
Facilitate monthly family team meetings for each case, leading the team to identify and assign goals that will expedite case progress.
Track the progress of monthly team goals and assist in meeting those goals as needed.
Engage the parents and the parents’ supports in order to facilitate transparency, collaboration with child welfare agencies, and lasting permanency for children.
Develop a full understanding of the programs and services available in the local community. Ensure parents and the Division leadership are aware of the programs.
Build a strong collaborative relationship with other SBCT Community Facilitators and State Leadership members to ensure consistency in implementing the SBCT™ approach across multiple NJ counties.
Distribute/disseminate materials developed by the project.
Enter details of all case contacts in SBCT database to document case progress.
Collect data and enter it into SBCT databases in a clear and timely manner. Respond to all data requests quickly.
Participate in weekly community of practice calls with SBCT Community Facilitators in other sites, weekly staff meetings, supervision and reflective supervision.
Prepare any progress reports or memos as required. Contribute to other reports as requested.
Participate in court hearings, take clear notes.
Skills & Experience
Working knowledge of family court functioning. Experience working with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency or in the court system a PLUS!
Knowledge of local community resources in their county including early childcare and education, health, mental health, child welfare, early intervention, substance abuse, MICA, and behavioral health.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary group.
Deep knowledge of issues related to child abuse and neglect.
Knowledge of ACEs/trauma and its impact on family functioning.
Experience or education in infant/toddler social-emotional development or related field (psychology, social work, Early Intervention).
Experience working with adults with Substance Use Disorder and/or Mental Health concerns.
The ability to think on one’s feet and be creative is a must for this position.
Minimum 5-years relevant work experience.
Additional Preferred Skills and Experience
Knowledge of the impact of abuse and neglect on infant/toddler development.
Experience working with juvenile and family court judges.
Prior experience implementing parent education or support programs for adults with mental health challenges or developmental disabilities.
Living in Northern New Jersey is required
Essential Qualities
Friendly, open-minded personality.
Encourages and practices critical thinking.
Self-reflective and empathetic.
Collaborative and accepting approach towards professional relationships.
Supportive and respectful of coworkers and team members.
Always willing to grow and shape a career.
Never stop learning!
Education
Minimum undergraduate degree in child development, social work, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Extensive experience with local community resources and other aspects of the job, including lived experience with foster care, can substitute for an educational experience.
Salary: Competitive
Reports To: SBCT State Director.
Work Location: Wayne and various.