Director of Case Management

The 16th Judicial Circuit Court is seeking a Director of Case Management to lead our case management team. This pivotal role involves managing and processing cases in the family, juvenile, civil, probate, and mental health divisions. The position is responsible for staff supervision of ten case management and mediation staff members; development and oversight of all programs within the divisions; overseeing equipment and inventory; managing the county and state budgets within each division; evaluating and monitoring casework; developing and administering policy and procedures; performing a variety of administrative functions from providing statistical reports to being a liaison for the judiciary on multiple boards.

This position requires routine travel throughout the circuit to supervise employees in the Plantation Key, Marathon, and Key West courthouses.

Please see below for instructions on how to apply for this exciting role.

Education and Experience Guidelines

Education:

Refers to job-specific training and education required for entry into the position. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, social work, law, or a closely related field.

A master’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

Refers to the amount of work experience that is required for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the tasks required by the position. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.

Five years of related managerial work experience including two years of supervisory experience.

A master’s degree in an area cited above may substitute for two years of the recommended managerial experience.

A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school may substitute for three years of the recommended managerial experience.

Licenses, Certification, and Registration Required:

Refers to professional, state, or federal licenses, certification, or registrations required to enter the position.

Requires a valid State of Florida Driver's License.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit an Application Packet to Personnel@Keyscourts.net or by U.S. Mail to 16th Judicial Circuit, Personnel, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040. State of Florida applications and complete job descriptions may be found at www.Keyscourts.net. Applications are being accepted by noon on April 10, 2025.

The application packet must include:

• Resume

• State of Florida Application (May be found at Keyscourts.net)

• Cover letter

• Unofficial College Transcripts

• List of Professional References

Please be advised that applying for a vacancy does not guarantee an interview or employment with the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit. Additionally, the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background investigation and verification of the information contained within the application, including a minimum of two professional (current and/or past employment) reference checks.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System. All employees of the Florida State Courts System are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please contact the designated person at 305-295-3652 or as indicated for each respective position. Persons using a TTY/TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service at 711 or 1-800-955-8771.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

ADA: If you need accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify us in advance at (305) 295-3652; to make a call through the Florida Relay Service, you can dial 7-1-1

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.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The 16th Judicial Circuit participates in the U.S. Government’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) upon hire within the first 3 days of employment. For information about E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $92,843.50 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)
• Managerial: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Key West, Florida 33040 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Key West, Florida 33040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $92,844