Guardian Ad Litem Office, 1St Circuit- Child Advocate Manager

Requisition No: 870789
Agency:
Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title:

GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER
- Pay Plan:
Justice Admin Comm.
Position Number:
Salary: $21,306.17
Posting Closing Date: 03/27/2026

• Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Click the "Career Opportunities" icon, scroll down to the link "Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Office Employment Application Here," complete the mini application and attach your resume. Select SANTA ROSA COUNTY for the job location.
• Alternatively, email your mini application and resume directly to C1.Apps.gov.

THIS IS A HALF‑TIME (20 HOURS PER WEEK) POSITION.

The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida’s award‑winning, state‑funded child advocacy organization that provides independent legal representation to abused, abandoned and neglected children in Florida’s dependency court proceedings. The Office upholds the highest standards of integrity, excellence and child‑centered representation. The Office assigns a multi‑disciplinary team comprising a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional, and a community volunteer or pro‑bono attorney to represent each child appointed to the Office.

The Child Advocate Manager serves as the child welfare professional on the team and is responsible for overseeing a team of guardian ad litem volunteers assigned to individual cases. For more information, visit .

As a State of Florida employee, your benefits represent a significant portion of your compensation—19% of total compensation comes from State benefits, including low‑cost health insurance for full‑time employees and available options for salaried half‑time employees.

• State of Florida retirement package – Pension or investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
• State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Life insurance $25,000 provided by the state at a pro‑rated cost for all full‑time equivalent (FTE) positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.
• Additional supplemental insurances such as dental, vision, disability, etc.
• 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
• 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 work

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

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, management, Department of Children and Families, contracted service providers, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Education, Law Enforcement, and others.
• Oversee the work of Guardian ad Litem Office volunteers.
• Gather and document independent pertinent case information.
• Provide best‑interests advocacy recommendations to the team, to the court, and to child welfare partners.
• Prepare written reports for the court.
• Provide testimony to the court.
• Attend internal and external case‑related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staff meetings, and other meetings.
• Visit and contact assigned children, parents, caregivers, schools, and service providers.
• Utilize the organization’s database and reporting systems.
• Participate in internal and external training, meetings, and conferences.

• 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 influence people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to exercise discretion, respect privacy and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong…