Guardian Ad Litem Office, 1St Circuit- Ops Child Advocate Manager
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Social Work
Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT - OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER
Date:
Feb 12, 2026
GUARDIAN AD LITEM CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER FULL TIME 40 HR PER WEEK - OPS
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 comprising a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional, and 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.
More information about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found rdianadlitem.org.
BENEFITS
As a full‑time employee, your insurance rate will be significantly low due to the contribution of the State of Florida. Single coverage is as low as $50 per month, with family coverage costing only $180 per month.
- FICA Social Security and Medicare (mandatory)
- Workers Compensation (mandatory)
- Unemployment Compensation (mandatory)
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
- Group life insurance (eligible for employees working an average of 30 hours or more per week; basic life insurance $25,000 with no optional term life insurance)
- Health Insurance (eligible for employees working an average of 30 hours or more per week)
ABOUT THE WORK
The Child Advocate Manager position encompasses a broad range of consultative, administrative and advocacy activities. The Child Advocate Manager may also supervise a group of Guardian Ad Litem Office Child Advocate volunteers. Typical activities include:
- 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.
- Oversee the work of Guardian ad litem Office volunteers.
- Gather and document independent pertinent case information.
- Provide best‑interests advocacy recommendations to the Guardian ad Litem Office multidisciplinary team, the court, and child welfare partners.
- Prepare written reports for the court.
- Provide testimony to the court.
- Attend internal and external case‑related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staff meetings, and other meetings.
- Visit and contact assigned children, parents, caregivers, schools, and service providers.
- Utilize the organization’s database and reporting systems.
- Participate in internal and external training, meetings and conferences.
KNOWLEDGE, 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 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 child development concepts
- 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
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Valid Florida Driver’s License
- Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, juvenile justice, communications, or a related social science (preferred; prior experience may be considered)
- Experience as a Child Protective Investigator, Dependency Case Manager, Juvenile Probation Officer, Law Enforcement, Military, Educator, or other professional experience working with…
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