GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 12TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21015615
Myflfamilies, Bradenton, Florida, United States, 34205
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GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 12TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21015615 Date: Jan 28, 2026
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website .
Requisition No: 869218
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 12TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21015615
GUARDIAN AD LITEM CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER
Click on the
“Career Opportunities”
icon.
Scroll down to the link,
“Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Office Employment Application Here.”
Complete the “mini” job application and
attach your current resume.
Select
Manatee COUNTY
for the job location.
OR
Email your mini application and resume directly to
C12.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 multi-disciplinary team comprised of a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional, and 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 oversees a team of guardian ad litem volunteers assigned to individual cases. For more information, visit www.guardianadlitem.org.
As an employee with the State of Florida, your benefits are a significant part of your compensation, with 19 percent of your total compensation coming from the benefits that the State offers. As a full-time employee, your insurance rate will be significantly low due to the contribution of the State of Florida. Single coverage is as low as $50 per month, with family coverage costing only $180 per month. Health insurance options are available for half-time employees.
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 Child Advocate Manager may also supervise a group of Guardian Ad Litem Office Child Advocate volunteers. Typical duties may include:
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 Guardian ad Litem Office multidisciplinary team, the court, and child welfare partners.
Prepare written reports to the court.
Provide testimony to the court.
Attend internal and external case-related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staffing 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.
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.
Exercise discretion, respect privacy and maintain confidentiality.
Strong organizational and time management skills and meet deadlines.
Excellent oral, written and computer literacy skills.
Maintain a professional and effective demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations.
Coaching, instruction and motivation of volunteers.
Knowledge of case management, social support services, child development concepts.
Knowledge of 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 in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, juvenile justice, communications, or related social science. Prior experience will be considered.
Two years of experience in 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 within 12 months of hire date.
Maintain certification during employment. Agency pays costs. Exceptions may be granted.
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: BRADENTON, FL, US, 34205
Nearest Major Market: Sarasota
Nearest Secondary Market: Bradenton
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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GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 12TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21015615 Date: Jan 28, 2026
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website .
Requisition No: 869218
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 12TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21015615
GUARDIAN AD LITEM CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER
Click on the
“Career Opportunities”
icon.
Scroll down to the link,
“Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Office Employment Application Here.”
Complete the “mini” job application and
attach your current resume.
Select
Manatee COUNTY
for the job location.
OR
Email your mini application and resume directly to
C12.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 multi-disciplinary team comprised of a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional, and 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 oversees a team of guardian ad litem volunteers assigned to individual cases. For more information, visit www.guardianadlitem.org.
As an employee with the State of Florida, your benefits are a significant part of your compensation, with 19 percent of your total compensation coming from the benefits that the State offers. As a full-time employee, your insurance rate will be significantly low due to the contribution of the State of Florida. Single coverage is as low as $50 per month, with family coverage costing only $180 per month. Health insurance options are available for half-time employees.
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 Child Advocate Manager may also supervise a group of Guardian Ad Litem Office Child Advocate volunteers. Typical duties may include:
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 Guardian ad Litem Office multidisciplinary team, the court, and child welfare partners.
Prepare written reports to the court.
Provide testimony to the court.
Attend internal and external case-related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staffing 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.
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.
Exercise discretion, respect privacy and maintain confidentiality.
Strong organizational and time management skills and meet deadlines.
Excellent oral, written and computer literacy skills.
Maintain a professional and effective demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations.
Coaching, instruction and motivation of volunteers.
Knowledge of case management, social support services, child development concepts.
Knowledge of 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 in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, juvenile justice, communications, or related social science. Prior experience will be considered.
Two years of experience in 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 within 12 months of hire date.
Maintain certification during employment. Agency pays costs. Exceptions may be granted.
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: BRADENTON, FL, US, 34205
Nearest Major Market: Sarasota
Nearest Secondary Market: Bradenton
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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