Guardian Ad Litem Office, 15Th Circuit- Child Advocate Manager

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Requisition No: 867257
Agency:
Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title:

GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER
- Pay Plan:
Justice Admin Comm.
Position Number:
Salary: $46,868.54
Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026

• Navigate to www.guardianadlitem.org and click on the “Career Opportunities” icon. Scroll to the link “Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Office Employment Application Here.” Complete the mini job application and attach your current resume. Select Palm Beach County for the job location.
• Alternatively, email your mini application and resume directly to C15.Apps.gov
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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 multidisciplinary team composed of a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional and often a community volunteer or pro‑bono attorney to represent each child the Office is court‑appointed to serve.

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

• 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.
• Oversee the work of Guardian ad Litem Office volunteers.
• Gather and document independent pertinent case information.
• Provide best interests advocacy recommendations to the multidisciplinary team, to the court and to child welfare partners.
• Prepare written court reports.
• Provide testimony to the court.
• Attend internal and external case‑related court hearings, depositions, case‑plan conferences, dependency mediations and staff 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 interact with and influence diverse populations
• 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
• Professional demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations
• Ability to coach, instruct and motivate volunteers
• Knowledge of case management, social support services and child development concepts
• Knowledge of child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health dynamics
• Knowledge of the Florida State Courts System
• Knowledge of Florida statutes relating to child welfare and protection

• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, juvenile justice, communications, or related social science preferred; prior experience may satisfy degree requirement.
• Two years of experience in a program focusing on child welfare, social service, counseling, teaching, leading people or supervising volunteers desired but not required.
• Experience with critical decision making, planning, organizing, coaching, leading, or supervising will be helpful.
• All individuals hired after February 1 2020 must obtain a Child Advocate Manager Certification within 12 months of hire date. Agency pays certification costs.
• Maintain certification during employment.

• State of Florida Retirement package — Pension or Investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
• State group insurance coverage options:…