Guardian Ad Litem Office, 15Th Circuit- Child Advocate Manager

Requisition No: 875543
Agency:
Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title:

GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER
- Pay Plan:
Justice Admin Comm.
Position Number:
Salary: $46,868.54
Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026

• 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 PALM BEACH COUNTY for the job location.
• Email your mini application and resume directly to C15.Apps.gov.

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 multidisciplinary team and is responsible for overseeing a team of guardian ad litem volunteers assigned to serve on individual cases. For more information about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• 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
• Thirteen paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year
• Thirteen paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year, increasing after five years
• State‑provided life insurance of $25,000 at no cost for all FTE positions; additional coverage may be purchased
• Public loan forgiveness program
• State tuition waivers
• Child Advocate Manager training and professional certification through the Florida Certification Board
• No state of Florida income tax for residents of Florida
• No mandatory night/weekend/holiday scheduled work

The Child Advocate Manager position encompasses a broad range of consultative, administrative and advocacy activities. The Child Advocate Manager may supervise a group of Guardian Ad Litem Office Child Advocate volunteers. Typical responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, management, Department of Children and Families, contracted service providers, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Education, law enforcement, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the work of Guardian Ad Litem Office volunteers.
• Gather and document independent pertinent case information.
• Provide best‑interests advocacy recommendations to the 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 events.
• 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.

• 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…