Child Advocate Manager Position

7 days ago

Bartow, Florida, United States My Florida Corp Defunct Full time
About the Opportunity

This is a highly independent and responsible position focused on achieving the Guardian ad Litem Office's vision: to represent every child under the jurisdiction of Florida's dependency courts.

The Child Advocate Manager position works on a multi-disciplinary team that may include trained 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.

In this position, you may work directly with children, as a Staff Advocate, or work with children in collaboration with assigned volunteers, as a Child Advocate Manager, or by a combination of the two roles.

About the Work

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

Some examples of a typical working day may include:

  • Collaborating with the Guardian ad Litem Office multidisciplinary team, management, Department of Children and Families, contracted service providers, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Education, Law Enforcement, etc.
  • Overseeing the work of Guardian ad Litem Office volunteers.
  • Gathering and documenting independent pertinent case information.
  • Providing best interests advocacy recommendations to the Guardian ad Litem Office multidisciplinary team, to the court, and to our child welfare partners.
  • Preparing written reports to the court.
  • Providing testimony to the court.
  • Attending internal and external case-related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staffing's, 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 training, meetings, and conferences.
About the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The following are desirable knowledge, skills, abilities, and traits for prospective Child Advocate Manager position candidates:

  • 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.
About the Education and Experience Requirements

The following are education and experience requirements for prospective Child Advocate Manager position candidates:

  • 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.
  • Two years of experience in a program focusing on child welfare, social service, counseling, teaching, managing people, or supervising volunteers is desired but not required.
  • Experience with critical decision making, planning, organizing, coaching, leading, or supervising will be helpful to a successful candidate.
  • All individuals hired after February 1, 2020, must be able to obtain a Child Advocate Manager Certification offered by the Florida Certification Board within 12 months of hire date.
  • Maintain Child Advocate Manager certification during the duration of employment. Agency pays costs of certification.

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