State of Florida
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21020023
State of Florida, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33412
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Requisition No: 867257 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21020023 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21020023 Salary: $46,868.54 Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026
Application Process
Navigate to
www.guardianadlitem.org
and click on the “Career Opportunities” icon. Scroll to the link “Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Office Employment Application Here.” Complete the mini job application and attach your current resume. Select Palm Beach County for the job location.
Alternatively, email your mini application and resume directly to
C15.Apps@gal.fl.gov .
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 multidisciplinary team composed of a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional and often a community volunteer or pro‑bono attorney to represent each child the Office is court‑appointed to serve. The Child Advocate Manager serves as the child welfare professional on the multidisciplinary team and is responsible for overseeing a team of guardian ad litem volunteers assigned to serve on individual cases.
Responsibilities
Collaborate 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.
Oversee the work of Guardian ad Litem Office volunteers.
Gather and document independent pertinent case information.
Provide best interests advocacy recommendations to the multidisciplinary team, to the court and to child welfare partners.
Prepare written court reports.
Provide testimony to the court.
Attend internal and external case‑related court hearings, depositions, case‑plan conferences, dependency mediations and staff meetings.
Visit and contact assigned children, parents, caregivers, schools and service providers.
Utilize the organization’s database and reporting systems.
Participate in internal and external training, meetings and conferences.
Knowledge, Skills & 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 interact with and influence diverse populations
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
Professional demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations
Ability to coach, instruct and motivate volunteers
Knowledge of case management, social support services and child development concepts
Knowledge of child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health dynamics
Knowledge of the Florida State Courts System
Knowledge of Florida statutes relating to child welfare and protection
Education & Experience
Valid Florida Driver’s License
Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, juvenile justice, communications, or related social science preferred; prior experience may satisfy degree requirement.
Two years of experience in a program focusing on child welfare, social service, counseling, teaching, leading people or supervising volunteers 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 within 12 months of hire date. Agency pays certification costs.
Maintain certification during employment.
Benefits
State of Florida Retirement package — Pension or Investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
State group insurance coverage options: health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental
Flexible spending account
Nine paid state holidays per calendar year
One paid personal holiday per fiscal year
13 paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year
13 paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year; increase after five years
State life insurance of $25,000 at no cost; additional coverage may be purchased
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
State tuition waivers
Child Advocate Manager training and professional certification with Florida Certification Board
No state income tax for Florida residents
No mandatory night/weekend/holiday scheduled work
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Administrative; Government Administration
EEO Statement 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 or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735) in advance to allow sufficient time for 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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GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21020023
role at
State of Florida .
Requisition No: 867257 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21020023 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21020023 Salary: $46,868.54 Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026
Application Process
Navigate to
www.guardianadlitem.org
and click on the “Career Opportunities” icon. Scroll to the link “Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Office Employment Application Here.” Complete the mini job application and attach your current resume. Select Palm Beach County for the job location.
Alternatively, email your mini application and resume directly to
C15.Apps@gal.fl.gov .
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 multidisciplinary team composed of a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional and often a community volunteer or pro‑bono attorney to represent each child the Office is court‑appointed to serve. The Child Advocate Manager serves as the child welfare professional on the multidisciplinary team and is responsible for overseeing a team of guardian ad litem volunteers assigned to serve on individual cases.
Responsibilities
Collaborate 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.
Oversee the work of Guardian ad Litem Office volunteers.
Gather and document independent pertinent case information.
Provide best interests advocacy recommendations to the multidisciplinary team, to the court and to child welfare partners.
Prepare written court reports.
Provide testimony to the court.
Attend internal and external case‑related court hearings, depositions, case‑plan conferences, dependency mediations and staff meetings.
Visit and contact assigned children, parents, caregivers, schools and service providers.
Utilize the organization’s database and reporting systems.
Participate in internal and external training, meetings and conferences.
Knowledge, Skills & 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 interact with and influence diverse populations
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
Professional demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations
Ability to coach, instruct and motivate volunteers
Knowledge of case management, social support services and child development concepts
Knowledge of child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health dynamics
Knowledge of the Florida State Courts System
Knowledge of Florida statutes relating to child welfare and protection
Education & Experience
Valid Florida Driver’s License
Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, juvenile justice, communications, or related social science preferred; prior experience may satisfy degree requirement.
Two years of experience in a program focusing on child welfare, social service, counseling, teaching, leading people or supervising volunteers 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 within 12 months of hire date. Agency pays certification costs.
Maintain certification during employment.
Benefits
State of Florida Retirement package — Pension or Investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
State group insurance coverage options: health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental
Flexible spending account
Nine paid state holidays per calendar year
One paid personal holiday per fiscal year
13 paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year
13 paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year; increase after five years
State life insurance of $25,000 at no cost; additional coverage may be purchased
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
State tuition waivers
Child Advocate Manager training and professional certification with Florida Certification Board
No state income tax for Florida residents
No mandatory night/weekend/holiday scheduled work
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Administrative; Government Administration
EEO Statement 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 or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735) in advance to allow sufficient time for 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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