GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER 1- 21815001
Myflfamilies, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER 1- 21815001
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. The 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.
Requisition No: 874683
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY
The Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office assigns a multi-disciplinary team consisting of a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional, and a community volunteer or pro bono attorney to represent each child. The Child Advocate Manager serves as the child welfare professional on the team and is responsible for overseeing a team of guardian ad litem volunteers assigned to individual cases.
BENEFITS
19% of your total compensation comes from benefits. As a full‑time OPS employee, single coverage is $50 per month and family coverage is $180 per month.
ABOUT THE WORK
The Child Advocate Manager’s responsibilities include consultative, administrative, and advocacy activities and may also supervise a group of Guardian Ad Litem Office volunteers. Typical duties:
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, management, Department of Children and Families, contracted service providers, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Education, Law Enforcement, and others.
Oversee the work of guardian ad litem volunteers.
Gather and document independent case information.
Provide best‑interest advocacy recommendations to the team, the court, and child welfare partners.
Prepare written reports for the court.
Provide testimony in court sessions.
Attend internal and external case‑related hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, and staff meetings.
Visit and contact assigned children, parents, caregivers, schools, and service providers.
Use the organization’s database and reporting systems.
Participate in training, meetings, and conferences.
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 interact with and influence people of diverse backgrounds.
Discretion, respect privacy, and maintain confidentiality.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills, meeting 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 dynamics of child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health.
Knowledge of Florida State Courts System.
Knowledge of Florida statutes related to child welfare and protection.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Bachelor’s degree (or related experience) in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, juvenile justice, communications, or a related social science.
Experience as a child protective investigator, dependency case manager, juvenile probation officer, law enforcement, military, educator, or other professional working with children and families.
Two years of experience in a child welfare, social service, counseling, teaching, managing people, or supervising volunteers (desired).
Experience in decision‑making, planning, organizing, coaching, leading, or supervising.
For hires after February 1, 2020, ability to obtain Child Advocate Manager Certification within 12 months of hire date; certification maintenance required. Agency pays certification costs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Florida law.
Retirees of the Florida Retirement System should review how re‑employment may affect benefits.
Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations should notify the hiring authority in advance.
The State of Florida is an Equal‑Employment Opportunity employer under Florida law.
LOCATION
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 33401
DEL RAY BEACH, FL, 33444
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Requisition No: 874683
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY
The Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office assigns a multi-disciplinary team consisting of a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional, and a community volunteer or pro bono attorney to represent each child. The Child Advocate Manager serves as the child welfare professional on the team and is responsible for overseeing a team of guardian ad litem volunteers assigned to individual cases.
BENEFITS
19% of your total compensation comes from benefits. As a full‑time OPS employee, single coverage is $50 per month and family coverage is $180 per month.
ABOUT THE WORK
The Child Advocate Manager’s responsibilities include consultative, administrative, and advocacy activities and may also supervise a group of Guardian Ad Litem Office volunteers. Typical duties:
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, management, Department of Children and Families, contracted service providers, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Education, Law Enforcement, and others.
Oversee the work of guardian ad litem volunteers.
Gather and document independent case information.
Provide best‑interest advocacy recommendations to the team, the court, and child welfare partners.
Prepare written reports for the court.
Provide testimony in court sessions.
Attend internal and external case‑related hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, and staff meetings.
Visit and contact assigned children, parents, caregivers, schools, and service providers.
Use the organization’s database and reporting systems.
Participate in training, meetings, and conferences.
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 interact with and influence people of diverse backgrounds.
Discretion, respect privacy, and maintain confidentiality.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills, meeting 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 dynamics of child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health.
Knowledge of Florida State Courts System.
Knowledge of Florida statutes related to child welfare and protection.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Bachelor’s degree (or related experience) in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, juvenile justice, communications, or a related social science.
Experience as a child protective investigator, dependency case manager, juvenile probation officer, law enforcement, military, educator, or other professional working with children and families.
Two years of experience in a child welfare, social service, counseling, teaching, managing people, or supervising volunteers (desired).
Experience in decision‑making, planning, organizing, coaching, leading, or supervising.
For hires after February 1, 2020, ability to obtain Child Advocate Manager Certification within 12 months of hire date; certification maintenance required. Agency pays certification costs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Florida law.
Retirees of the Florida Retirement System should review how re‑employment may affect benefits.
Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations should notify the hiring authority in advance.
The State of Florida is an Equal‑Employment Opportunity employer under Florida law.
LOCATION
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 33401
DEL RAY BEACH, FL, 33444
#J-18808-Ljbffr