CONTRACTOR shall coordinate and manage all aspects of the CASA Program, including but not limited to: 1. Operate the program in accordance with Rule 10-164 NMRA and NMSA 1978, Section 32A-18- 1. 2. Hire a director and staff the program to maintain an appropriate ratio between volunteers and staff. 3. Recruit, screen, train, coordinate, supervise and, when appropriate, dismiss volunteers in accordance with Rule 10-164 NMRA 4. Assign a specific CASA volunteer (based on availability) to abuse and neglect cases referred to the CASA program by the Court. 5. Engage volunteers that reflect the diversity of the Eddy County community. 6. Educate the Court and other related or involved service agencies on the CASA program. 7. Ensure that the CASA volunteer submit fact-based written reports for each case assigned by the Court including information gathered, recommendations, and any other information requested by the Court, with deadlines specified by the Judge. 8. Prepare and submit programmatic and financial reports required or requested by the Court, and the AOC. 9. Participate in resource development for the CASA program, including exploring and initiating fundraising activities. 10. Facilitate and foster community awareness. 11. Cooperate with all court staff and officers of the Court and ensure the adequate performance of all CASA volunteers and staff assigned to cases. 12. Meet with the Court on the periodic evaluation of the Program’s effectiveness and operations. 13. Maintain complete, accurate records and data, keeping all records for a period of seven years. All materials that are older than seven years must be discarded by shredding. 14. Maintain the confidentiality of all families and children referred to the CASA program. 15. Submit a detailed statement of services rendered to the court in order to receive payment, including an enumerated list of cases handled.
