Guardianship Case Manager/Court Program Specialist II (13th Judicial Circuit)

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners • Tampa, FL

5h • $4,840

About The Position

The Guardianship Case Manager/Court Program Specialist II provides case management support to the Guardianship Court, focusing on reviewing initial and annual reports, and other pleadings filed by guardians. This role also serves as a court-appointed monitor for guardianship cases, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and safeguarding the interests of wards.

Requirements

• EXPERIENCE: Three years of professional, administrative, analytical related work experience.
• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.
• SUBSTITUTIONS: Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis. A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school may substitute for two years of the recommended experience.
• Ability to conduct research and compose technical reports.
• Knowledge of the Florida Court System, Guardianship, and Chapter 744.
• Knowledge of interview techniques.
• Knowledge of social work techniques and services.
• Ability to analyze reports submitted by guardians and make recommendations to the Court
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work independently.
• Incumbent must be professional in all regards

Responsibilities

• Assist judges and magistrates by managing cases referred for review and providing updates on guardianship matters.
• Conduct investigations in guardianship cases when appointed by the court, including interviewing wards and other relevant individuals, examining documents, and compiling findings into detailed reports for judicial review.
• Analyze initial and annual guardianship reports, as well as fee petitions, and provide recommendations to the court regarding compliance and appropriateness. Maintain documentation and statistical records as required.
• Attend guardianship hearings and present oral reports to judges and magistrates. Assist the court with compliance hearings.
• Provide training and guidance to newly appointed, non-professional guardians on proper filing procedures and legal obligations under Florida guardianship law (Chapter 744, Florida Statutes).
• Review Professional Guardian Files for completeness, upon establishment and during scheduled review cycles. Prepare checklists, draft deficiency letters, mark calendars for follow-up when needed, and update/distribute the Circuit’s Professional Guardian List.
• Review files of Guardianship Examining Committee members—both upon establishment and during scheduled review cycles. Prepare communications to members of the Examining Committee, advising them of deficiencies.
• Participate in cross-training within the department, and support the administrative and educational tasks, to include answering the phone, assisting callers with community resources, and addressing general questions about the program.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance, promotional opportunities, tuition-free college courses, participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), and 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan. Parking subsidy may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level