org to apply for this position: Click on the “Career Opportunities” icon. Scroll down to the link, “Submit Your Guardian ad Litem 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 ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida’s award-winning, state-funded child advocacy organization.
With more than 10,000 staff and volunteers, which includes more than 180 attorneys, its primary focus is the powerful and effective representation of Florida’s abused, neglected, and abandoned children. Most of these children are abruptly
removed from their homes, and sadly, many end up in foster care. The Office’s mission is to provide the most vulnerable children in Florida with an adult from their community who will be a consistent, positive presence in the child's life as part of a multi-disciplinary team that always includes an attorney, child welfare professional and hopefully a community volunteer if one is available, providing the highest quality community advocacy and independent legal representation to protect each child's legal interests.
A critical function is to provide dependency judges with thorough and accurate information regarding the children under the court’s jurisdiction. The Office’s core values strongly
reinforce and enhance its mission. Those values are: Commitment to Children Communication Built on Trust Collective Empowerment Collaboration Courtesy An excellent overview of the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found at www.
guardianadlitem. org. Benefits Package 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. As a fulltime employee, your insurance rate will be significantly low due to the contribution of the State of Florida. In fact, single coverage is as low as $8.34 per month with family coverage costing only $30 per month.
While the rates are higher for halftime employees, health insurance options are still available to you as long as you are in a salaried position. Employment Benefits: State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or investment plan (3% employee contribution required) (9) Paid state holidays Paid personal holiday (13) Paid sick leave days (176) Annual leave hours Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employee may purchase additional coverage Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision, disability, etc.
Florida Bar annual dues are paid for by the Agency, contingent upon agency approval Public Loan Forgiveness Program No State of Florida income tax for residents of Florida No mandatory night/weekend/holiday scheduled shifts State Tuition Waiver Program An excellent overview of the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found at www. guardianadlitem. org. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The Guardian ad Litem Office Attorney is a highly responsible entry-level position providing guardian ad litem legal representation for children under the jurisdiction of Florida’s dependency courts.
The incumbent will represent the independent legal interests of each individual child using the best interest standard of representation in the cases assigned by the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office. Work is performed under the supervision of the Managing Attorney or his or her designee. ABOUT THE WORK The attorney may function as the attorney in a three-member multi-disciplinary guardian ad litem team or as an attorney guardian ad litem, representing each child with a focus on timely achievement of permanency and normalcy for the child. The work involves contact with people in stressful situations, and the incumbent must exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and extremely sensitive issues before the court.
The incumbent reviews case files to identify legal issues, conducts an independent investigation of the facts of the case, researches and develops legal strategies for the cases, files pleadings and motions, attend court proceedings including, but not limited to, hearings, depositions and mediations, and meets with Guardian ad Litem staff, witnesses, collateral contacts pertinent to the case, and the children represented by the Office. The incumbent represents, advocates, and negotiates for the assigned children both in and outside the courtroom.
The incumbent also performs other duties assigned by management. Incumbents in this class report directly to the Managing Attorney of their assigned Circuit for all activities related to the practice of law; and also works under the operational and administrative supervision of the Circuit Director. ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Possession of legal skills and knowledge sufficient to represent the children assigned to the Guardian ad Litem Office in legal proceedings as evidenced by admission to The Florida Bar.
Extensive knowledge of juvenile law and guardian ad litem legal representation for children. Ability to advocate effectively in court on behalf of the child. Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with individuals involved in litigation and stressful situations. Ability to work with individuals from culturally and economically diverse backgrounds. Ability to utilize a personal computer, including software programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A valid Florida driver license is required. Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in The Florida Bar.
Candidates may be considered pending admission may be granted by the Executive Director or their designee. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at -xyz X 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. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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 -xyz X). 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.
do: MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN!
Children’s Legal Services attorneys advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children. With a team of more than 300 attorneys, CLS is the leader in the courtroom at each stage of a Chapter 39 proceeding.
A CLS attorney has primary responsibility for multiple cases and must ensure Florida and federal legal requirements are met to secure permanent and safe homes for dependent children. A CLS attorney collaborates with investigators and case managers to gather the evidence necessary to support the legal action that is appropriate for each child and prepares those partners to serve
as witnesses at trial. CLS attorneys advocate for children by employing best practice litigation techniques so that our pleadings and trial presentations lead the nation in dependency advocacy.
Qualifications: Law Degree Member of the Florida Bar Supervising attorney experience Litigation experience preferred Strong communication and writing skills Training Provided: Multi-week onboarding program created by a CLS-dedicated Statewide Training Team Quarterly intensive multi-day New Attorney Training focusing on practical skills and litigation tactics Annual multi-day Advanced Litigation Academy that coaches new and experienced attorneys on high-level evidence techniques, expert witness
challenges, and advocacy through technology. Fulfillment of all CLE requirements through webinars and live trainings on topics including case law updates, statutory changes, courtroom skills, evidence, ethics, and legal writing.
Benefits for Working for the State of Florida: Florida Bar annual dues are paid for by the Department, contingent upon agency approval Public Loan Forgiveness Program No state income tax for residents of Florida On each anniversary date, you will be accredited 176 hours of annual leave and 104 hours of sick leave Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options) Retirement plan options, including employer contributions Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition waivers And more!
Compensation: For a full-time permanent appointment, the annual base salary is $79,500 and total compensation inclusive of the benefits listed above is valued at a minimum of $108,346. Actual total compensation will vary based on insurance and retirement elections. For a more complete list of benefits, visit www. mybenefits.. How to Apply: To apply, please submit an online application that includes a cover letter indicating whether you are seeking a part-time or full-time appointment and a resume that demonstrates your qualifications.
You may be requested to subsequently provide a writing sample, law school transcripts, and references to assist the committee. Growth Opportunities: We have several ways you can grow as an attorney with CLS. There are pathways for promotion for those who want to be leaders in the courtroom and for those who would rather be leaders in the office. To open the door for growth, CLS invites all of its team members to participate on special projects that create strategies for better outcomes for children.
Come grow with us today! The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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 -xyz X). 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.
of individual, family and group therapy and development of patient’s individualized treatment plan. Performs case management activities for all individuals in their caseload. Completes the comprehensive intake backssment and other backssment tools as indicated to provide a complete diagnostic picture.
Maintains an active leadership role on the multi-disciplinary treatment team and provides relevant clinical information and updates to the treatment team to allow for the highest level of care and understanding. Accurately records patient progress in the clinical record. Participates in treatment team meeting, clinical rounds, monthly clinical in-services, and program staff meetings. Acts
as a liaison between child/family and external organizations, providing professional representation of program to both internal and external organizations, participates on committees and forums when appropriate.
Serves as an advocate for those clients or groups of clients whose needs are not being met by available programs or by a specific agency. Maintain familiarity with professional and self-help systems in the community and will assist the client in using those services when necessary. Provide supervision to student interns, if applicable. Provides coverage in case of absences/vacations, and other day-to-day issues related to the daily operation of the program. Participate in weekly
clinical supervision with Assistant Director of Clinical Services.
Able to maintain strict confidentiality and professional/ethical standards required by state and federal statutes and by those standards accepted for counseling and social work practice. Reports to Program Director Master’s Degree in psychology, social work or related field. Three years of experience in work with mental health/case management/ youth services or other transferable experience. LAC, LSW, LPC or LCSW Required. Maintains current or is actively pursuing NJ/National licensure in their respective discipline, if applicable. Involved in continuing education activities to further his/her own professional development.
Able to work independently and as a member of a diverse team. Strong time management and organizational skills. CFG is a comprehensive healthcare provider that is dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals and families by providing innovative medical and mental health services. Our Health Network includes Center for Family Guidance, CFG Health Systems and CFG Residentials. Behavior/Mental Health For more details: jobs-search. org/clinician-outpatient_trenton-c427414/clinician-outpatient-partials-trenton_i1959353850
