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Advocate for Children's Welfare

2 months ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Sarasota County Full time
About the Role

The Caseworker II - Child Advocate is a critical position within the Sarasota County organization, responsible for advocating for the best interests of children involved in the dependency court system.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement and adhere to all Circuit and Statewide administrative and operational standards, policies, procedures, and initiatives to achieve consistent, effective best interest advocacy for children assigned to the Program.
  • Visit each child monthly, gather information, give recommendations, and provide written reports to advocate for and achieve best interest outcomes for each child, with particular emphasis given to safety, permanency, and normalcy for all children assigned.
  • Attend and proactively participate in court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staffing, and meetings relating to cases assigned.
  • Maintain complete and accurate case file records relating to all activities, recommendations, and results relating to all children served.
  • Ensure high quality advocacy through a collaborative, team-based decision-making culture, utilizing all members of the advocacy team: GAL attorneys, volunteers, GAL staff, and, when appropriate, management.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, communications, behavioral science, criminal justice, counseling, or a related social science field.
  • Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree.
Benefits
  • Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS), and many more.
  • Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits.
  • Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
  • Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.