Infant and Toddler CASA Coordinator

Job Description

Type of Job:

Full-Time

Main Areas of Responsibility:

Our Infant and Toddler CASA Coordinator will provide professional staff support to CASAs. The Infant and Toddler
CASA Coordinator’s main responsibility is to increase and share knowledge of the unique needs of infants and toddlers in the child welfare system and to improve outcomes for these children and their families through
evidence-informed best practices and coordinated advocacy, services, and supports.

Additional Areas of Responsibility:

Educate and train CASA volunteers and partners/collaborators in the unique needs of infants/toddlers in
the child welfare system. Ensure development of early intervention Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) as needed for infant/toddler foster children. Ensure infants/toddlers in foster care receive all EPSDT(early, periodic,screening,diagnostic,treatment) and IDEA (screening services they are eligible. Implementation of Child find screening and IDEA for infants/toddlers in foster care.

Other Information/Requirements:

Develop and deliver specialized training and resource guides for CASAs assigned to infants and toddlers,
supervise and support these special-focus CASAs, and develop partnerships and collaborations with other
organizations and service providers working with infants and toddlers in the child welfare system. Enhance early childhood systems statewide by collaborating with other CASA programs in the state to develop specialized early childhood advocacy programs in their communities.

How to Apply:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human services and or lived experience. Knowledge of the Dependency Court and Child Welfare System. Familiarity with community resources. Understanding of the dynamics of abuse and neglect. Must pass criminal background and reference checks.

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Contact Information

Name:

New Mexico Kids Matter

Agency/Organization:

New Mexico Kids Matter

City:

Albuquerque

State:

New Mexico

Zip/Postal Code:

87106