Guardian ad Litem Program Supervisor

Judicial Branch; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guardian ad Litem Supervisor role supports abuse, neglect, and dependency cases in Davidson County and beyond. The position recruits, trains, and supervises child advocate volunteers assisting on court-represented child clients.

Travel across the district and to other areas is required as needed, and you may work directly with child clients when appropriate. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in office or program settings, with strong management and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, public administration, criminal justice, prelaw or human services.
• Strong leadership, coaching and coordination capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for court and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate training for prospective child advocate volunteers (GALs).
• Review juvenile petitions and assign cases to the guardians ad litem.
• Reassign cases, as necessary.
• Triage cases without child advocate volunteers by investigating issues, visiting child clients, and interviewing people with relevant information needed to effectively advocate for the children.
• Manage appointment and release orders for child advocate volunteers, staff, and the program.
• Track case assignments and develop strategies for case assignment in consultation with the District Administrator.
• Support the attorney advocate in his/her role by conferring on case issues and ensuring necessary documents and court reports are prepared and available for court.
• Supervise child client cases, with or without child advocate volunteers appointed.
• Coordinate court docket with the juvenile clerks, guardians ad litem, and attorney advocates.
• Notify child advocate volunteers and staff of scheduled and ad hoc reviews, conferences, staffings, and hearings.
• Under direction of the District Administrator, visit child clients, prepare court reports, and attend court prepared to testify.
• Provide case management for other court proceedings for staff and volunteers.
• Enter and review data from court dockets and Enterprise Justice to ensure cases comply with statutory requirements.
• Maintain child client files in accordance with state laws and policies.
• Work with staff and statewide Committees on recruitment and training.
• Schedule training and track completions for attendees.
• Handle other duties, as assigned by the District Administrator and others.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Task management

Interviews

Public speaking

Crisis management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or management, public administration, criminal justice, prelaw, or human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Enterprise Justice

Job description

The Guardian ad Litem Supervisor role supports abuse, neglect, and dependency cases in Davidson County and beyond. The position recruits, trains, and supervises child advocate volunteers assisting on court-represented child clients.

Travel across the district and to other areas is required as needed, and you may work directly with child clients when appropriate. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in office or program settings, with strong management and data