GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 17TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21015621
State of Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Requisition No: 870109
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 17TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21015621
Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm.
Position Number: 21015621
Salary: $46,148.39
Posting Closing Date: 03/02/2026
Application Instructions:
Navigate to
www.guardianadlitem.org
and click on the “Career Opportunities” icon.
Scroll down to the link “Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Employment Application Here.”
Complete the “mini” job application and attach your current resume.
Select Broward for the job location.
Or
Email your mini application and resume directly to
C17.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 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. The Child Advocate Manager serves as the child welfare professional on the multi‑disciplinary team and oversees a team of guardian ad litem volunteers. More information is available at
www.guardianadlitem.org .
Benefits:
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
No mandatory night/weekend/holiday scheduled work
About The Work
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 reports for the court.
Provide testimony to the court.
Attend internal and external case‑related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, 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.
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.
Effective interaction with and influence people of diverse backgrounds.
Exercise discretion, respect privacy and maintain confidentiality.
Strong organizational/time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent oral, written and computer literacy skills.
Maintain a professional and effective demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations.
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 related 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; prior experience will be considered to meet the degree requirement.
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 date.
Maintain Child Advocate Manager certification throughout employment; the agency pays certification costs.
(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. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending on 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) in advance to allow sufficient time for 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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Application Instructions:
Navigate to
www.guardianadlitem.org
and click on the “Career Opportunities” icon.
Scroll down to the link “Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Employment Application Here.”
Complete the “mini” job application and attach your current resume.
Select Broward for the job location.
Or
Email your mini application and resume directly to
C17.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 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. The Child Advocate Manager serves as the child welfare professional on the multi‑disciplinary team and oversees a team of guardian ad litem volunteers. More information is available at
www.guardianadlitem.org .
Benefits:
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
No mandatory night/weekend/holiday scheduled work
About The Work
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 reports for the court.
Provide testimony to the court.
Attend internal and external case‑related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, 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.
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.
Effective interaction with and influence people of diverse backgrounds.
Exercise discretion, respect privacy and maintain confidentiality.
Strong organizational/time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent oral, written and computer literacy skills.
Maintain a professional and effective demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations.
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 related 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; prior experience will be considered to meet the degree requirement.
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 date.
Maintain Child Advocate Manager certification throughout employment; the agency pays certification costs.
(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. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending on 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) in advance to allow sufficient time for 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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