Guardian Ad Litem Office, 1St Circuit- Volunteer Recruiter

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Requisition No:863365

Agency:
Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title:

GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- VOLUNTEER RECRUITER -

• 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 OKALOOSA COUNTY for the job location

OR

• Email your mini application and resume directly to C1.Apps.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. Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Recruiter will facilitate volunteer recruitment, training and community outreach activities on behalf of the Circuit Guardian ad Litem Office in collaboration with the Office’s recruitment team.

More information about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found rdianadlitem.org

As an employee with the State of Florida, your benefits are a significant part of your compensation with 19 percent of your total compensation coming from the benefits that the State offers. As a full-time employee, your insurance rate will be significantly low due to the contribution of the State of Florida. In fact, single coverage is as low as $50 per month, with family coverage costing only $180 per month.

While the rates are higher for halftime employees, health insurance options are still available if you are in a salaried position.

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
• 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

ABOUT THE WORK

This is a highly results-oriented, independent position responsible for as directed, volunteer and Pro Bono recruiting. The Volunteer Recruiter will facilitate volunteer training and community outreach activities on behalf of the Circuit Guardian ad Litem Office in collaboration with the Office’s recruitment teams. The Volunteer Recruiter will work under the general supervision of the Circuit Director.

The Volunteer Recruiter position encompasses a broad range of marketing, managerial, consultative, administrative, advocacy and leadership activities. Some examples of a “typical” working day may include the following:

• Ensures compliance with all statewide administrative and operational standards, policies, procedures, and initiatives to facilitate consistent, effective circuit and statewide representation for children assigned to the Office, with special emphasis on volunteer management procedures and principles.
• Implements and adheres to circuit and statewide volunteer management procedures and practices. Effectively recruits, screens, trains, and retains sufficient volunteers and pro bono attorneys to serve on a multi-disciplinary team as a Guardian ad Litem for the children represented by your circuit.
• Assist in recruiting and screening mentors that will work with youth aging out of the foster care system, as directed by the Director of Pro Bono and Appeals or the Circuit Director.
• Responsible for developing in collaboration with the office of Pro Bono and Appeals, a continuous flow of qualified, prospective volunteer and…