State of Florida · 1 month ago
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21805012
Brooksville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$19.89/hr - $19.89/hr
2+ years expThe State of Florida's Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is an award-winning child advocacy organization dedicated to providing legal representation to abused and neglected children. The OPS Child Advocate Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of guardian ad litem volunteers, ensuring effective advocacy and support for children in dependency court proceedings.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Collaborate 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
Provide 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
As a full-time OPS employee, your employee insurance rate will be significantly low due to the contribution of the State of Florida. In fact, single coverage is as low as $50 per month with family coverage costing only $180 per month.
Participate in FICA social security and Medicare. (mandatory)
Workers Compensation (mandatory)
Unemployment Compensation (mandatory)
Participate in Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
Participation in group insurance (Only available for employees who work an average of 30 hours or more per week) you may enroll in the $25,000 basic life insurance and pay the entire monthly premium.
Health Insurance. OPS employees are eligible for health insurance if they are reasonably expected to work 30 hours or more per week on average.
Company
State of Florida
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