GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 14TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21012916

State of Florida-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Manager
1,001-5,000 employees
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The Child Advocate Manager Supervisor position offers an extremely interesting and challenging opportunity for supervisory job-seekers engaged in a career of social work and family service. This is a highly independent, responsible position focused on achieving the Guardian ad Litem Office’s primary mission: to represent every child under the jurisdiction of Florida’s dependency courts. This position works on a multi-disciplinary team that may include trained child advocate managers, volunteers, pro bono attorneys, and staff attorneys to provide the highest quality community advocacy and legal representation to protect each child’s rights and best interests. It provides a great venue for increased professional growth and personal development. The daily working environment is dynamic, fast-paced, intellectually and emotionally challenging and satisfying!

  • Collaborate with the Guardian ad Litem multidisciplinary team, management, Department of Children and Families, contracted service providers, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Education, Law Enforcement, etc.
  • Supervising a unit of Guardian ad Litem Office employees which may include Guardian ad Litem child advocate volunteers and child advocate managers
  • Reviewing the work of subordinates and guiding case decisions and recommendations to the court
  • Preparing reports to the court based on personal knowledge or reports from volunteers, staff and advocacy team members
  • Tracking compliance of subordinate staff with deadlines and training requirements
  • Reporting to circuit leadership on progress, issues and solutions
  • Administering policies and procedures of the Guardian ad Litem Office
  • Gathering and documenting pertinent case information
  • Providing best interests advocacy recommendations to the Guardian ad Litem multidisciplinary team, to the court and to our child welfare partners
  • Attending internal and external case-related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staffings and meetings
  • Visiting and contacting assigned children, parents, caregivers, schools and service providers utilizing the organization’s database and reporting systems
  • Participating in internal and external trainings, meetings and conferences
  • Conducting or participating in activities to recruit volunteers, including training of volunteers
  • Training and mentoring subordinate staff
  • Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, juvenile justice, communications, or a related social science is preferred but prior experience will be considered to meet the degree requirement. Experience could include time as Child Protective Investigator, Dependency Case Manager, Juvenile Probation Officer, Law Enforcement, Military, Educators, or other professional experiences working with children and families.
  • 3 years of experience in a program focusing on child welfare, social service, counseling, teaching, managing people or supervising volunteers is desired but not required
  • All individuals hired after February 1, 2020, must obtain a Child Advocate Manager Certification offered by the Florida Certification Board within 12 months of hire date.
  • Maintain certification as a Child Advocate Manager during duration of employment. Agency pays certification costs.
  • Self-motivated and achievement oriented
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and supervisory experience or potential
  • 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 organizational/time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent oral, written and computer literacy skills
  • Able to maintain a professional and effective demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations
  • Ability to coach, instruct and motivate staff and volunteers
  • Knowledge of case management, social support services and concepts of child development
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Life insurance of $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage
  • Public Loan Forgiveness Program
  • State tuition waivers
  • Child Advocate Manager training and professional certification with the Florida Certification Board
  • No State of Florida income tax for residents of Florida
  • No mandatory night/weekend/holiday scheduled shifts
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