Myflfamilies
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21012964
Myflfamilies, Largo, Florida, United States, 34640
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21012964
Requisition No: 867030
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21012964
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida’s award‑winning, state‑funded child advocacy organization that provides independent legal representation to abused, abandoned and neglected children in Florida’s dependency court proceedings. The Office upholds the highest standards of integrity, excellence and child‑centered representation. The Office assigns a multi‑disciplinary team composed of a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional, and typically a community volunteer or pro‑bono attorney to represent each child the Office is court‑appointed to. The Child Advocate Manager serves as the child welfare professional on the multi‑disciplinary team and is responsible for overseeing a team of guardian ad litem volunteers that they assign to individual cases. More information can be found at
www.guardianadlitem.org .
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE
State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or Investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
Flexible spending account
Nine paid state holidays each calendar year
One paid personal holiday each fiscal year
13 paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year
13 paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year with an increase after five years
Life insurance of $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
State tuition waivers
Child Advocate Manager training and professional certification with the Florida Certification Board
No State of Florida income tax for residents of Florida
ABOUT THE WORK The Child Advocate Manager position encompasses a broad range of consultative, administrative and advocacy activities. The manager may also supervise a group of Guardian Ad Litem Office Child Advocate volunteers. Typical tasks include:
Collaborating with the Guardian ad Litem Office multidisciplinary team, management, Department of Children and Families, contracted service providers, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Education, Law Enforcement, etc.
Overseeing the work of Guardian ad Litem Office volunteers.
Gathering and documenting independent pertinent case information.
Providing best‑interests advocacy recommendations to the multidisciplinary team, the court and child welfare partners.
Preparing written reports and providing testimony to the court.
Attending internal and external case‑related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staff meetings, and conferences.
Visiting and contacting assigned children, parents, caregivers, schools and service providers.
Utilizing the organization’s database and reporting systems.
Participating in internal and external training, meetings and conferences.
ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Self‑motivated and achievement oriented.
Strong desire to learn and pursue personal development.
Ability to take direction and work as part of a team.
Ability to effectively interact with and influence people of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to exercise discretion, respect privacy and maintain confidentiality.
Strong organizational/time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent oral, written and computer literacy skills.
Ability to maintain a professional and effective demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations.
Ability to coach, instruct and motivate volunteers.
Knowledge of case management, social support services and concepts of child development.
Knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse and mental health.
Knowledge of the Florida State Courts System.
Knowledge of Florida Statutes relating to child welfare and protection.
ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, juvenile justice, communications, or a related social science is preferred but prior experience may satisfy this requirement. Experience may include work as a Child Protective Investigator, Dependency Case Manager, Juvenile Probation Officer, Law Enforcement, Military, Educator or a similar position working with children and families.
Two years of experience in a program focusing on child welfare, social service, counseling, teaching, managing people or supervising volunteers is desired but not required.
Experience with critical decision making, planning, organizing, coaching, leading, or supervising will be helpful.
All individuals hired after February 1, 2020, must obtain a Child Advocate Manager Certification offered by the Florida Certification Board within 12 months of hire. Agency pays costs of certification.
Maintain certification during employment.
(Please note: The Executive Director or designee may grant an exception for the required education and experience.)
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.
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.
LOCATION KEY LARGO, FL 33037 and MARATHON, FL 33050
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21012964
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida’s award‑winning, state‑funded child advocacy organization that provides independent legal representation to abused, abandoned and neglected children in Florida’s dependency court proceedings. The Office upholds the highest standards of integrity, excellence and child‑centered representation. The Office assigns a multi‑disciplinary team composed of a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional, and typically a community volunteer or pro‑bono attorney to represent each child the Office is court‑appointed to. The Child Advocate Manager serves as the child welfare professional on the multi‑disciplinary team and is responsible for overseeing a team of guardian ad litem volunteers that they assign to individual cases. More information can be found at
www.guardianadlitem.org .
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE
State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or Investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
Flexible spending account
Nine paid state holidays each calendar year
One paid personal holiday each fiscal year
13 paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year
13 paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year with an increase after five years
Life insurance of $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
State tuition waivers
Child Advocate Manager training and professional certification with the Florida Certification Board
No State of Florida income tax for residents of Florida
ABOUT THE WORK The Child Advocate Manager position encompasses a broad range of consultative, administrative and advocacy activities. The manager may also supervise a group of Guardian Ad Litem Office Child Advocate volunteers. Typical tasks include:
Collaborating with the Guardian ad Litem Office multidisciplinary team, management, Department of Children and Families, contracted service providers, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Education, Law Enforcement, etc.
Overseeing the work of Guardian ad Litem Office volunteers.
Gathering and documenting independent pertinent case information.
Providing best‑interests advocacy recommendations to the multidisciplinary team, the court and child welfare partners.
Preparing written reports and providing testimony to the court.
Attending internal and external case‑related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staff meetings, and conferences.
Visiting and contacting assigned children, parents, caregivers, schools and service providers.
Utilizing the organization’s database and reporting systems.
Participating in internal and external training, meetings and conferences.
ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Self‑motivated and achievement oriented.
Strong desire to learn and pursue personal development.
Ability to take direction and work as part of a team.
Ability to effectively interact with and influence people of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to exercise discretion, respect privacy and maintain confidentiality.
Strong organizational/time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent oral, written and computer literacy skills.
Ability to maintain a professional and effective demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations.
Ability to coach, instruct and motivate volunteers.
Knowledge of case management, social support services and concepts of child development.
Knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse and mental health.
Knowledge of the Florida State Courts System.
Knowledge of Florida Statutes relating to child welfare and protection.
ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, juvenile justice, communications, or a related social science is preferred but prior experience may satisfy this requirement. Experience may include work as a Child Protective Investigator, Dependency Case Manager, Juvenile Probation Officer, Law Enforcement, Military, Educator or a similar position working with children and families.
Two years of experience in a program focusing on child welfare, social service, counseling, teaching, managing people or supervising volunteers is desired but not required.
Experience with critical decision making, planning, organizing, coaching, leading, or supervising will be helpful.
All individuals hired after February 1, 2020, must obtain a Child Advocate Manager Certification offered by the Florida Certification Board within 12 months of hire. Agency pays costs of certification.
Maintain certification during employment.
(Please note: The Executive Director or designee may grant an exception for the required education and experience.)
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.
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.
LOCATION KEY LARGO, FL 33037 and MARATHON, FL 33050
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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