GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21820007

The Child Advocate Manager position encompasses a broad range of consultative, administrative and advocacy activities, including collaborating with the Guardian ad Litem Office multidisciplinary team, overseeing the work of Guardian ad Litem Office volunteers, and providing best interests advocacy recommendations to the Guardian ad Litem Office multidisciplinary team, to the court and to our child welfare partners.

Requirements

• 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/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 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

• Participate in FICA social security and Medicare
• Workers Compensation
• Unemployment Compensation
• Participate in Deferred Compensation
• Health Insurance