Guardian Ad Litem Office, 8Th Circuit- Assistant Child Advocate Manager

Position: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21015508
Requisition No: 877972

Agency:
Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title:

GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER
- Pay Plan:
Justice Admin Comm.

Position Number:

Salary: $19,098.43

Posting Closing Date: 09/01/2026

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STATEWIDE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE

GUARDIAN AD LITEM ASSISTANT CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER

IMPORTANT! - Please navigate to the following website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to apply for this position:

* 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 Alachua County for the job location

OR

* Email your mini application and resume directly to C8.Apps.gov

THIS IS A HALF-TIME (20 HOURS PER WEEK) POSITION.

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 hopefully 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 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. For full-time employees, the insurance rates 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 half-time 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.

* Life insurance, $25,000, is provided by the state at a pro-rated cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.

* Additional supplemental insurances are available 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

* No mandatory night/weekend/holiday scheduled shifts

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

ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The following are desirable knowledge, skills, abilities and traits for prospective Assistant Child Advocate Manager position candidates:

* 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…