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Job Description
Requisition No:
877972
Agency:
Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title:
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT
•ASSISTANT
CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER
•21015508
Pay Plan:
Justice Admin Comm.
Position Number:
21015508
Salary:
$19,098.43
Posting Closing Date:
09/01/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool
STATEWIDE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE
GUARDIAN
AD LITEM ASSISTANT CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER IMPORTANT!
•Please navigate to the following website: www.guardianadlitem.org to apply for this position: Click on the "Career Opportunities" icon.
Scroll down to the link, "Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Office Employment Application Here."
Complete the "mini" job application and attach your current resume.
Select Alachua County for the job location OR Email your mini application and resume directly to C8.Apps@gal.fl.gov
THIS IS A HALF-TIME
(20 HOURS
PER WEEK
)
POSITION. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY
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 which is comprised of a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional, and hopefully a community volunteer or pro bono attorney, to represent each child the Office is court appointed to. The Assistant Child Advocate Manager position offers an extremely interesting and challenging, entry-level opportunity for jobseekers engaged in a career of social work and family service. It provides a great venue for increased professional growth and personal development. More information about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found at www.guardianadlitem.org. As an employee with the State of Florida, your benefits are a significant part of your compensation with 19 percent of your total compensation coming from the benefits that the State offers. For full-time employees, the insurance rates 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. While the rates are higher for half-time employees, health insurance options are still available if you are in a salaried position.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE
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, is provided by the state at a pro-rated cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.
Additional supplemental insurances are available 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
No State of Florida income tax for residents of Florida
No mandatory night/weekend/holiday scheduled shifts
ABOUT THE WORK
The Assistant Child Advocate Manager position encompasses a broad range of duties from direct client contact to data reporting. Some examples of a "typical" working day may include the following: Visiting children and youth in foster care or group care and assessing their safety and well-being
Working with a local team or staff in other circuits to convey information about a child's progress, verbally or in writing
Contacting children, caregivers and service providers in other judicial circuits to determine progress of children placed outside their home circuit
Gathering and documenting pertinent case information
Providing recommendations and written reports to members of the advocacy team
Tracking the status of case plan compliance, updating and retrieving files
Conducting collateral contacts with schools, caregivers and service providers
Attending internal and external case-related conferences, staffings and meetings Making regular contact with a variety of social service agencies and professionals
Utilizing the organization's database and reporting systems
Participating in internal and external training, meetings and conferences
ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The following are desirable knowledge, skills, abilities and traits for prospective Assistant Child Advocate Manager position candidates: Self-motivated and achievement oriented
Ability to take direction and work cooperatively as part of a team
Strong desire to learn and pursue personal development
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, writing and computer literacy skills
Able to maintain a professional and effective demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations
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
ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
The following are education and experience requirements for prospective Assistant Child Advocate Manager position candidates: Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License
Associates 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. Knowledge of the dependency system and one year of experience in a program focusing on child welfare, social service, counseling, preferred (Please note: An exception for the required education and experience may be granted by the Executive Director or designee.) If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
