Position: Data & Administration Coordinator

Organization: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of NJ, Inc.

Reports to: Director of Impact

Schedule: Part-Time (20-24 hours/week); possibility of Full-Time

Location: Partially remote with ability to attend in-person meetings and/or visit local CASA offices throughout the state for meetings or trainings as needed within approximately 2 hours of East Brunswick, NJ

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. Ability to remain at a work station/computer terminal for an extended period and exposure to moderate noise (i.e., phone calls, online meetings, computer audio).

About CASA of New Jersey

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Jersey, together with local programs, supports and promotes court-appointed advocacy. Working through community volunteers, local programs advocate on behalf of children and youth involved in child welfare and judicial systems to ensure their well-being and ultimate placement in safe and nurturing permanent homes.

We believe that advocacy changes lives and working at CASA of New Jersey means you will help support us and our network in carrying out our vision of a world where every child who has experienced abuse or neglect is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving permanent home.

Our values and aspirations are inherent in all of our work and should align with yours: Adaptable, Respectful, Collaborative, Quality, Integrity, Service and Stewardship. The Data & Administration Coordinator must possess a genuine understanding of, commitment to further learning about, and appreciation for the significance of our values and aspirations and how they are operationalized in the work CASA of NJ undertakes. The candidate will need to be aligned with CASA of NJ’s progressive vision including unambiguous support for racial equity within our organization and beyond.

Data & Administration Coordinator Position Summary

· Works under the direction of the Director of Impact, while also providing support to the Director of Administration and Operations and Executive Director as needed. Assists leadership in supporting and collaborating with local programs to provide high-quality work and advocacy. Provides data and administrative support to help learn and improve quality and to drive meaningful decisions about our work.

· The selected Data & Administration Coordinator will hold a position of trust with the child welfare and judicial systems, as well as with the affiliated local CASA programs, their volunteers, and the children they represent. As such, the individual must operate with the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and personal and professional behavior.

· The selected Data & Administration Coordinator should care about data integrity and accuracy and be able to look beyond the data and understand the numbers represent real children and cases.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Data, Quality and Compliance

· Supports the Director of Impact in network data collection and analysis

· Prepares reports, tables and presentations to communicate data findings

· Provides data-driven insights to support quality advocacy efforts

· Assists in developing data protocols for data collection to standardize process and improve efficiencies

· Serves on and support the network Data & Outcomes Subcommittee and other network groups

· Provides data support to CASA of New Jersey staff and network

· Assists in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process

· Supports and participates in the Collective Impact work that aims to unite the New Jersey CASA programs in an evidence-drive program that improves outcomes and lives

· Supports and participates in the Well-Being Assessment work; this includes assessment data collection and analysis

Administration

· Supports the annual State Contract and ongoing grants management processes

· Creates, collects and analyzes various network surveys and feedback

· Monitors and supports CASA’s online learning management software

· Provides technical assistance to CASA of New Jersey staff and network, which may include support in data collection and/or grants management software or online learning management software

Collaboration and Communication:

· Collaborates with internal teams, network and stakeholders to exchange data, coordinate efforts, and maximize impact

· Communicates effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences

· Performs all other related duties, as required and requested by Executive Director and/or Director of Impact

PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

· A minimum of two years of prior, relevant, work experience

· Strong proficiency with technology and Microsoft Office software, especially Word, Excel and Outlook; ability to enter data, create charts and formulas and manipulate data in Excel

· Strong attention to detail and open communication skills

· A strong understanding of the importance of data collection, analysis, and reporting

· Ability to understand, communicate and represent data in meaningful ways

· A strong commitment to and passion for the CASA mission

· Results oriented and collaborative

· Ability to ask questions and provide suggestions

· Commitment to personal and professional growth

· An understanding of New Jersey’s foster care system and child abuse and neglect

· Team-oriented person who strongly believes in the group process for consultation and problem-solving, while also able to work independently

· Punctuality and time management skills, with a commitment to meeting deadlines

· Understand and apply the intersectionality and how the following factors impact children and families: systems of racism, poverty, sexual orientation and gender identity, disabilities, substance use

· Understand and act according to CASA’s mission, vision and values

· Understand and act according to CASA standards, best practices, policies, and procedures

· Take and inspire others to take initiative that brings positive improvement to CASA

· Lead by example and strive for excellence

Compensation and Benefits

CASA of New Jersey is open to exploring either a part-time or full-time candidate for this role. Compensation and benefits would be dependent on such and commensurate with experience.

The selected candidate will need to complete a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) check along with a background check.

CASA is an equal opportunity employer. The Organization strives to recruit, hire, train and promote the most qualified candidates for every job description, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, handicap or disability, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, service in the U.S. Armed Forces, citizenship status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected from discrimination by applicable federal, state or local law. The Organization bases all personnel actions and/or employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, job assignments, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge on, and administers them in accordance with, all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations on equal opportunity employment.

If interested, please submit a resume/CV and share with us why this position would be a good fit for you and align with your goals and values.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Location:

• New Jersey (Required)

Work Location: Remote