GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21012930
State of Florida, Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Requisition No: 871025
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21012930
Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm.
Position Number: 21012930
Salary: $42,612.34
Posting Closing Date: 06/14/2026
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. A multidisciplinary team, comprising a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional and a community volunteer or pro bono attorney, represents each child appointed by the Office. The Child Advocate Manager serves as the child welfare professional on the team and oversees a group of guardian ad litem volunteers.
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 The Child Advocate Manager position encompasses a broad range of consultative, administrative and advocacy activities. Key duties include:
Collaborating with the 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, to the court and to child welfare partners
Preparing written reports to the court
Providing testimony to the court
Attending internal and external case‑related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staff meetings
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
Able 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 will be considered to meet the degree requirement
Relevant experience may include time as Child Protective Investigator, Dependency Case Manager, Juvenile Probation Officer, Law Enforcement, Military, Educator, or other professional experience 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 date
Maintain Child Advocate Manager certification during employment. Agency pays costs of certification
(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 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 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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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. A multidisciplinary team, comprising a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional and a community volunteer or pro bono attorney, represents each child appointed by the Office. The Child Advocate Manager serves as the child welfare professional on the team and oversees a group of guardian ad litem volunteers.
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 The Child Advocate Manager position encompasses a broad range of consultative, administrative and advocacy activities. Key duties include:
Collaborating with the 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, to the court and to child welfare partners
Preparing written reports to the court
Providing testimony to the court
Attending internal and external case‑related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staff meetings
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
Able 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 will be considered to meet the degree requirement
Relevant experience may include time as Child Protective Investigator, Dependency Case Manager, Juvenile Probation Officer, Law Enforcement, Military, Educator, or other professional experience 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 date
Maintain Child Advocate Manager certification during employment. Agency pays costs of certification
(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 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 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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