Guardian Ad Litem Office, 5Th Circuit- Ops Child Advocate Manager

GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER

Requisition No: 865342 | Pay Plan:
Temp | Position Number:  | Salary: $19.89 PER HOUR | Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025

The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida’s state‑funded child advocacy organization that provides independent legal representation to abused, abandoned and neglected children in Florida’s dependency court proceedings.

• Health insurance with low single coverage ($50 per month) and family coverage ($180/month).
• FICA, Social Security, Medicare (mandatory).
• Workers Compensation, Unemployment Compensation (mandatory).
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary).
• Group insurance for employees working 30+ hours per week.
• Health insurance eligibility for employees working 30+ hours per week.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and partner agencies.
• Oversee Guardian ad Litem Office volunteers.
• Gather and document case information.
• Provide best‐interests advocacy recommendations to team, court, and partners.
• Prepare written reports and testify to court.
• Attend internal and external case‑related court hearings and related meetings.
• Visiting and contacting assigned children, parents, caregivers, schools and service providers.
• Utilize organization’s database and reporting systems.
• Participate in training, meetings and conferences.

• Self‑motivated and achievement oriented.
• Strong desire to learn and pursue personal development.
• Effective team member and ability to take direction.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with diverse backgrounds.
• Discretion, privacy, confidentiality.
• Organizational, time‑management and meeting‑deadline skills.
• Excellent oral, written, computer literacy.
• Professional demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations.
• Ability to coach, instruct and motivate volunteers.
• Knowledge of case management, social support services and child development.
• Knowledge of child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse and mental health dynamics.
• Knowledge of Florida State Courts System and Florida statutes related to child welfare.

• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, juvenile justice, communications, or related social science (preferred, but prior experience may be considered).
• Two years of experience in child welfare program or supervising volunteers (desirable but not required).
• Experience with critical decision making, planning, organizing, coaching, leading or supervising.
• All hires after Feb 1 2020 must obtain Child Advocate Manager Certification within 12 months of hire.
• Maintain Child Advocate Manager Certification throughout employment (agency pays costs).

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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