Guardian Ad Litem Office, 16Th Circuit- Child Advocate Manager
Listed on 2025-12-27
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Social Work
Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Protection
Location: Key Largo
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER -
Requisition No: 867030
Agency:
Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title:
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER -
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 composed of a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional, and typically a community volunteer or pro‑bono attorney to represent each child the Office is court‑appointed to.
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 that they assign to individual cases. More information can be found rdianadlitem.org.
- 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
The Child Advocate Manager position encompasses a broad range of consultative, administrative and advocacy activities. The manager may also supervise a group of Guardian Ad Litem Office Child Advocate volunteers. Typical tasks include:
- Collaborating 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 multidisciplinary team, the court and child welfare partners.
- Preparing written reports and providing testimony to the court.
- Attending internal and external case‑related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staff meetings, and conferences.
- 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.
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.
- Ability 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.
- Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited…
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