CASE COORDINATOR

Req No:  AH20132805-45686	Agency Name:  Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program
Description:
Working Title:  CASE COORDINATOR IBroadband/Class Code:  848401 Position Number:  AH20132805-45686 Annual Salary Range:  $30,319.94 Announcement Type:  Open Competitive City:  Any Facility:  Pay Grade/ Pay Band:  84116 Closing Date:  6/10/2013 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.  For more information click on our E-Verify website.   MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED THROUGHOUT THE STATE. SPECIFY YOUR COUNTIES OF INTEREST ON YOUR APPLICATION.  START DATE FOR POSITIONS WILL BE JULY 8, 2013 OR AFTER. GUARDIAN AD LITEM DOES NOT ACCEPT ONLINE APPLICATIONS. MAIL OR FAX YOUR STATE OF FLORIDA APPLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING: Guardian ad Litem Attn: HR P.O. Box 10628 Tallahassee, FL  32302  FAX: 850-487-9995 DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK This is responsible professional work with a circuit court Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program, coordinating the advocacy of the best interests of abused, neglected and abandoned children, children involved in dissolution of marriage, and children who are victims of or witnesses to criminal acts.  The case coordinator gathers information relating to the case and gives recommendations and written reports to the court.  The case coordinator attends court hearings, depositions, case plan conferences, dependency mediations, staffings, and meetings with the Department of Children and Families and other social service agencies.  The case coordinator assigns tasks to volunteers to expedite case work and promote timely permanency objectives.  Extensive contact is made with the Department of Children and Families, local law enforcement agencies, the Office of the State Attorney, schools, teachers, doctors, attorneys, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and a variety of other social service agencies and professionals.  The case coordinator must exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and extremely sensitive issues before the court.  Work is performed under stressful conditions and involves contact with individuals involved in emotional and traumatic situations.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Program Director. EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university with a major in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, communications, or a related social science, and one year of experience in a program of social service, counseling, teaching, or supervising volunteers. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of Florida Statutes relating to child protection.  Knowledge of the principles and dynamics of child development.  Knowledge of the issues and dynamics of child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, and the effects of dissolution of marriage on children.  Knowledge of social services available to children.  Knowledge of the operations of the Florida State Courts System and the Guardian ad Litem program.  Ability to communicate effectively with people from culturally and economically diverse backgrounds, and people involved in emotionally distressing situations.  Ability to supervise and coordinate case work activities of volunteers.  Ability to encourage and motivate volunteers.  Ability to maintain proper documentation on case activity and to assist in the preparation of detailed court reports recommending a course of action for children.  Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with individuals involved in litigation and stressful situations. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority 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.