
Website FL Department of Revenue
Job Description:
The Child Advocate Manager I position offers an extremely interesting and challenging opportunity for job-seekers engaged in a career of social work and family service. It provides a great venue for increased professional growth and personal development.
Job Responsibilities:
- Consulting with assistant child advocate managers and members of the child advocacy team
- Overseeing the work of GAL child advocate volunteers
- Gathering and documenting pertinent case information
- Providing best interests advocacy recommendations to the advocacy team or to the court
- Preparing written reports to the court
- Attending internal and external case-related court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staffings and meetings
- Visiting or consulting with assigned caseload children, caregivers, schools or service providers
- Utilizing the organization’s database and reporting systems
Job Requirements:
- Ability to take direction and work as part of a team
- Excellent oral, written and computer literacy skills
- Self-motivated and achievement oriented
- Knowledge of the Florida State Courts System
- Strong desire to learn and pursue personal development
- Ability to coach, instruct and motivate volunteers
- Knowledge of Florida Statutes relating to child welfare and protection
- Knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse and mental health
- Ability to effectively interact with and/or influence people of diverse backgrounds
- Knowledge of case management, social support services and concepts of child development
- Strong organizational/time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to exercise discretion, respect privacy and maintain confidentiality
- Able to maintain a professional and effective demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations
Job Details:
Company: FL Department of Revenue
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Functions: Other
Job Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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