JOB POSTING
POSITION: Volunteer
Advocate Relations Coordinator
The Guardian ad Litem Foundation,
20th 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) -20th
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, 20th 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,
20th 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.
UPDATED Date:
