Job Description
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Guardian Ad Litem Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Join the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office as a Volunteer Liaison (Administrative Specialist I) and play an important role in supporting the volunteers who advocate for children in our community. In this dynamic position, you'll help manage the day-to-day operations by guiding volunteers through onboarding, coordinating trainings, and serving as a resource for questions related to certifications, requirements, and next steps. You'll also help foster strong relationships with volunteers, staff, and community partners while supporting the overall success of the Guardian ad Litem office. The Florida 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 involved in dependency court proceedings. The Office is committed to the highest standards of integrity, excellence, and child-centered representation, helping ensure children's voices and best interests are represented throughout the legal process. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing customer service, organization, and administrative support in a mission-driven environment. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a meaningful cause, we encourage you to apply. Learn more about the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office by visiting www.guardianadlitem.org About the Position In this role, you will... Arrange conferences and prepare materials for and participate in training sessions. Collect data for statistical reports. Create and maintain automated office systems. Provide information to volunteers, personnel, and the public. Monitor office or program expenditures. Establish working relationships with judges, State Courts System personnel, and staff of state and local government, community organizations, vendors, volunteers, and the public. Other administrative duties as assigned. Work is performed under general supervision. About the Schedule Work Hours:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. About You To be considered for this role, you must have the following: High School Diploma or equivalent education and 0 - 2 years of business-related experience or exposure. Possess an aptitude and willingness to learn. The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities: Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration. 2+ years of progressively responsible administrative, administrative support, or other comparable experience and/or a college education in a related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and the ability to interact professionally with the public and team members. Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and charts; perform basic math and simple statistical calculations. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel), or ability to quickly learn new systems and tools. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple assignments and deadlines, and maintain efficient filing or workflow systems. Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information and works effectively both independently and as part of a team. Physical Demands:
Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. About Everything Else Starting Pay:
$20.85/hr Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day: 1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver's License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List B Documents.) 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List C Documents.) 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, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information. 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. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!) A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County - Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service - internally and externally. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance). Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace. Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play! Sarasota has 37 miles of award-winning beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival. Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse educational opportunities, wide-ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work! We believe in work-life balance with a generous leave plan. "US News & World Report:
Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 18 in the country for best place to live." We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota! Apply today!
