State of Florida
CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL, 1ST REGION - FORENSIC FAMILY ADVOC
State of Florida, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, us, 32549
Overview
Requisition No: 864052 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL, 1ST REGION - FORENSIC FAMILY ADVOCATE - 21016183 Pay Plan: Regional Counsels Position Number: 21016183 Salary: Experience Posting Closing Date: 01/24/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool FORENSIC FAMILY ADVOCATE Responsibilities
Provide ongoing support and guidance to indigent dependency clients appointed to the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, Region One (RC1). Collaborate with the attorney and client as part of a legal team to provide support and guidance through the dependency process. Immediately assist upon appointment of Regional Counsel at the shelter hearing and complete an intake to determine needed support and services. Communicate regularly with DCF case management to ensure timely provision of services, visitation, and information as ordered by the court. Attend court hearings to support the client and attorney. Input data regularly and timely (including spreadsheets) to keep client information up to date. Meet with and update the attorney regularly on changes in the client’s status or legal case. Work closely with the attorney; the attorney provides all legal advice, ensures timely filings of legal documents, and represents RC1 at all court hearings. Support clients with mental health, substance abuse, and parenting needs toward reunification of the child(ren) with the parent. Attend all permanency staffings, placement staffings, and case plan compliance staffings set by the Department to support the client and advocate on their behalf. Report to the Assistant Director and Director of the Social Services/Parent Support Specialist Program. Minimum Training and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in social work or equivalent mental health degree from an accredited university. Experience in child welfare or the dependency system is preferred. Additional Information
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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Requisition No: 864052 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL, 1ST REGION - FORENSIC FAMILY ADVOCATE - 21016183 Pay Plan: Regional Counsels Position Number: 21016183 Salary: Experience Posting Closing Date: 01/24/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool FORENSIC FAMILY ADVOCATE Responsibilities
Provide ongoing support and guidance to indigent dependency clients appointed to the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, Region One (RC1). Collaborate with the attorney and client as part of a legal team to provide support and guidance through the dependency process. Immediately assist upon appointment of Regional Counsel at the shelter hearing and complete an intake to determine needed support and services. Communicate regularly with DCF case management to ensure timely provision of services, visitation, and information as ordered by the court. Attend court hearings to support the client and attorney. Input data regularly and timely (including spreadsheets) to keep client information up to date. Meet with and update the attorney regularly on changes in the client’s status or legal case. Work closely with the attorney; the attorney provides all legal advice, ensures timely filings of legal documents, and represents RC1 at all court hearings. Support clients with mental health, substance abuse, and parenting needs toward reunification of the child(ren) with the parent. Attend all permanency staffings, placement staffings, and case plan compliance staffings set by the Department to support the client and advocate on their behalf. Report to the Assistant Director and Director of the Social Services/Parent Support Specialist Program. Minimum Training and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in social work or equivalent mental health degree from an accredited university. Experience in child welfare or the dependency system is preferred. Additional Information
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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