Lead Child Advocate Manager, Guardian Ad Litem

My Florida Families; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement package

Health insurance

Flexible holiday schedule

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Tuition waivers

Certification training

Job summary

Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office seeks a Guardian Ad Litem Child Advocate Manager to oversee a team of volunteers, coordinate with multidisciplinary partners, and provide independent advocacy for abused and neglected children in Florida's dependency court. You will prepare court reports and testify as needed, ensuring the child’s best interests are central to all decisions.

The role requires supervising volunteers, collaborating with agencies, and maintaining confidentiality while managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology or related field is preferred.
• Experience in child welfare, social services or supervision of volunteers is desirable.
• Must possess or be able to obtain relevant certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team for child advocacy in court proceedings.
• Supervise Guardian ad Litem Office volunteers on assigned cases.
• Gather and document case information and provide best interests recommendations.

Skills

Team management

Child advocacy

Communication skills

Time management

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Tools

MS Office

Case management software

Job description

Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office seeks a Guardian Ad Litem Child Advocate Manager to oversee a team of volunteers, coordinate with multidisciplinary partners, and provide independent advocacy for abused and neglected children in Florida's dependency court. You will prepare court reports and testify as needed, ensuring the child’s best interests are central to all decisions.

The role requires supervising volunteers, collaborating with agencies, and maintaining confidentiality while managing