Child Advocate Manager

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 for which they assign to serve on individual cases. The position encompasses a broad range of consultative, administrative and advocacy activities.

What You Will Do

Some examples of a "typical" working day may include collaborating with the Guardian ad Litem Office multidisciplinary team, gathering and documenting independent pertinent case information, providing best interests advocacy recommendations, preparing written reports to the court, and providing testimony to the court.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn and pursue personal development, be able to take direction and work as part of a team, and have excellent oral, written and computer literacy skills.

Requirements

• 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
• Two years of experience in a program focusing on child welfare, social service, counseling, teaching, managing people or supervising volunteers
• Ability to take direction and work as part of a team
• 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
• Ability to coach, instruct and motivate 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

Benefits

• State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or Investment plan
• State group insurance coverage 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 provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions
• 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