Account Manager

GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21015508
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 which is 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 Assistant Child Advocate Manager position offers an extremely interesting and challenging, entry‑level opportunity for jobseekers engaged in a career of social work and family service. It provides a great venue for increased professional growth and personal development. More information about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found at www.guardianadlitem.org.

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

Life insurance, $25,000, provided by the state at a pro‑rated cost for all FTE positions

Additional supplemental insurances such as dental, vision, disability, etc.

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

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

No State of Florida income tax for residents of Florida

About the Work
The Assistant Child Advocate Manager position encompasses a broad range of duties from direct client contact to data reporting. Some examples of a “typical” working day may include the following:

Visiting children and youth in foster care or group care and assessing their safety and well‑being

Working with a local team or staff in other circuits to convey information about a child’s progress, verbally or in writing

Contacting children, caregivers and service providers in other judicial circuits to determine progress of children placed outside their home circuit

Gathering and documenting pertinent case information

Providing recommendations and written reports to members of the advocacy team

Tracking the status of case plan compliance, updating and retrieving files

Conducting collateral contacts with schools, caregivers and service providers

Attending internal and external case‑related conferences, staffings and meetings

Making regular contact with a variety of social service agencies and professionals

Utilizing the organization’s database and reporting systems

Participating in internal and external training, meetings and conferences

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Self‑motivated and achievement oriented

Ability to take direction and work cooperatively as part of a team

Strong desire to learn and pursue personal development

Ability to effectively interact with and/or 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, writing and computer literacy skills

Able to maintain a professional and effective demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations

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

Education and Experience Requirements

Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License

Associate’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. Knowledge of the dependency system and one year of experience in a program focusing on child welfare, social service, counseling, preferred

(Please note: An exception for the required education and experience may be granted by the Executive Director or designee.)

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.

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. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.

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