GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIRT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21012942
Date : Oct 8, 2025
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.
Requisition No : 860627
Agency : Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title : GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIRT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21012942
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 CITRUS COUNTY for the job location
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 Child Advocate Manager serves as the child welfare professional on the multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for overseeing a team of guardian ad litem volunteers for which they assign to serve on individual cases.
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 optionsFlexible spending accountNine paid state holidays each calendar yearOne paid personal holiday each fiscal year13 paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year13 paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year with an increase after five yearsLife insurance of $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions.Public Loan Forgiveness ProgramState tuition waiversChild Advocate Manager training and professional certification with the Florida Certification BoardNo State of Florida income tax for residents of FloridaABOUT THE WORK
The Child Advocate Manager position encompasses a broad range of consultative, administrative and advocacy activities.
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.Overseeing the work of Guardian ad Litem Office volunteers.Gathering and documenting independent pertinent case information.Providing best interests advocacy recommendations to the Guardian ad Litem Office multidisciplinary team, to the court and to our child welfare partners.Preparing written reports to the court.Provide testimony to the court.Attending internal and external case-related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staffing’s and 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
The following are desirable knowledge, skills, abilities and traits for prospective Child Advocate Manager position candidates :
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 / 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, 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
The following are education and experience requirements for prospective Child Advocate Manager position candidates :
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.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 to a successful candidate.All individuals hired after February 1, 2020, must be able to obtain a Child Advocate Manager Certification offered by the Florida Certification Board within 12 months of hire date.Maintain Child Advocate Manager certification during the duration of employment.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).
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
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