POSITION: Volunteer Advocate Relations Coordinator

  

JOB POSTING

POSITION: Volunteer Advocate Relations Coordinator  

The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20^th Judicial Circuit, Inc.is seeking hard working, dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life. Qualified individuals are needed to provide best interests advocacy for abused, neglected and abandoned children. This is an excellent opportunity for an outgoing, motivated, engaging individual who enjoys working with diverse volunteers to help grow their understanding of the issues presented and methods to address these challenges. 

EMAIL RESUME & COVER LETTER TO: rwendling@galfoundation20.org 

INCLUDE IN THE SUBJECT LINE:  VARC Application-Last Name

Posting date: 9/20/2017

Application deadline: Sunday, October 8, 2017

PRIMARY LOCATION: Guardian ad Litem offices, Fort Myers, FL - will require occasional travel to multiple locations, including other GAL offices in SW Florida. *Must have reliable transportation at all times.

SCHEDULE: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mon – Fri - Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which may include day, evening and occasional weekend hours, as appropriate.

WAGES: 40 hours per week - $32,240 annually

Vacation/personal time pay provided

No additional benefits are provided

This position is grant-sourced and contingent upon continued funding. 

Position Overview:  

            This position coordinates the Guardian ad Litem Foundation (GALF) -20^th Judicial Circuit’s Children’s Needs Program by fulfilling requests for financial aid for beds, clothing, tutoring, etc. made by the child’s volunteer advocate on behalf of the child and assists volunteer advocates with the completion of Victim Compensation Claim Forms on behalf of the child; the requests may be for any items deemed useful in ensuring the safety and sense of normalcy for these children throughout the course of the dependency case; ensures effective and timely communications regarding Victim Needs Services; and initiates, creates and updates a range of communications in support of child victim volunteer advocates.      The Coordinator will also participate in training and retention activities of Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteer advocates and will represent the agency in the community when applicable. This position will also assist the GAL Circuit Director as needed in the development and implementation of new training and retention activities and will be expected to understand all Florida Guardian ad Litem Program and Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20^th Judicial Circuit aspects so that GAL volunteer advocates are appropriately trained and supported to ensure they are in compliance with all requirements related to the area in which they are certified and assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Monitor, review and fulfill the daily requests for financial aid made by volunteer child victim advocates on behalf of the children they represent. 

-Manage the database used for tracking Child Victim Service requests and prepare monthly reports.

-Assist with the completion of Victim Compensation Claim forms as needed. 

-Participate in the training and retention processes of Guardian ad Litem volunteer advocates.

-Update and maintain web-based information aimed at educating new victim volunteers and keeping active volunteer advocates informed of critical and useful information in support of their victim advocacy responsibilities. -Other duties as assigned. 

Required knowledge, skills, abilities 

--Strong written, oral, public speaking and interpersonal communication skills

--Teaching and training skills

--Ability to create and/or update training materials

--Ability to maintain proper, well ordered records of activities

--Skills necessary to properly maintain a service program database and to generate appropriate reports

--Ability to generate and update web-based and digital content

--Excellent computer skills to include intermediate level Excel skills

--Must be 21 years or older and legally permitted to work within the United States

--Must possess strong organizational skills and excellent professional standards

--Must develop and possess strong community relations

--Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a culturally diverse environment

--Knowledge of the child welfare system is strongly desired

--Knowledge of non-profit structures is a plus

Preferred Education

--Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, social/human services, education or related field desired. An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20^th Judicial Circuit, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and 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. 

Background checks are required.