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GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, STATE OFFICE- REGIONAL VOLUNTEER - 21016291
Date : Feb 20, 2025
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Requisition No : 847232
Agency : Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title : GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, STATE OFFICE- REGIONAL VOLUNTEER - 21016291
Pay Plan : Justice Admin Comm.
Position Number : 21016291
Salary : $55,000.00
Posting Closing Date : 03 / 03 / 2025
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STATEWIDE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE
Regional Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
IMPORTANT! – Please navigate to the following website : www.guardianadlitem.orgto 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 andattach your current resume.
SelectSTATE OFFICEfor the job location
- Email your mini application and resume directly toSOApps@gal.fl.gov
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND OPPORTUNITY
The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida’s award-winning, state-funded child advocacy organization that provides independent legal representation to abused, abandoned and neglected children in Florida’s dependency court proceedings and recruits community volunteers to provide the children with representation and support. The Office upholds the highest standards of integrity, excellence and child centered representation. The Guardian ad Litem Regional Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Director of Volunteer Recruitment (Recruitment Director) in developing and implementing the statewide strategic plan for the recruitment and retention of community volunteers at the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office (GAL Office). Volunteers may include both attorneys (pro bono attorneys), and non-attorney volunteers. Volunteers with the GAL Office may serve on cases as part of a GAL multidisciplinary team, as mentors, or for any other approved purpose. The Regional Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator will also assist the Recruitment Director in planning and conducting GAL Office events and will facilitate community outreach activities, data collection and management in collaboration with the Office’s recruitment teams in the assigned region.
More information about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found atwww.guardianadlitem.org.
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 full-time 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 $50 per month, with family coverage costing only $180 per month.
While the rates are higher for halftime employees, health insurance options are still available if you are in a salaried position.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE :
State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
Flexible spending account
Nine paid state holidays each calendar year
One paid personal holiday each fiscal year
13 paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year
13 paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year with an increase after five years
Life insurance of $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
State tuition waivers
ABOUT THE WORK
This is a highly results-oriented, independent position responsible for recruitment and retention of community volunteers at the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office (GAL Office). Some examples of a “typical” working day may include the following :
This position w ill facilitate community outreach activities in collaboration with the Office of Volunteer Recruitment and circuit volunteer recruiters under the direction of the Director of Recruitment.
Will be responsible for development and implementation of the Statewide recruitment and retention plan in collaboration with the Volunteer Recruitment Team as directed.
Will assist in the recruitment and retention of volunteers for any approved purpose including but not limited to : v olunteers serving as part of a GAL multidisciplinary team assigned to represent a child, mentors , and pro bono GAL attorneys representing a child’s legal interests.
Will provide support to the Pro Bono Recruitment Coordinator as directed.
Will be responsible for the development and implementation of volunteer training as directed.
This position will be responsible for tracking and compiling volunteer data and information in compliance with GAL Office policy including, but not limited to, providing weekly mentor data reports and stories as directed.
Will serve as the statewide circuit volunteer support coordinator for assigned areas.
Will assist with connecting volunteers with resources including assisting mentees with identified needs such as HOPE Florida, Office of Continuing Care, the Care Portal, etc.
Will follow all communication policies. This position will collaborate with the Communications Director to employ various communication and marketing strategies to deliver effective recruiting and educational programs.
Will assist with event planning activities as directed by the Director of Recruitment.
Will assist with statewide training events as directed by the Director of Recruitment.
ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The following are desirable knowledge, skills, abilities and traits for prospective Volunteer Recruiter position candidates :
Self-motivated and achievement oriented
Strong desire to learn and pursue personal development
Able to effectively interact with and / or influence people of diverse backgrounds
Ability to exercise discretion, respect privacy, and maintain confidentiality
Strong organizational / time management skills and ability to meet deadlines independently
Excellent oral, writing, and computer literacy skills
Proficient in Excel and data management programs
Able to maintain a professional and effective demeanor
Ability to instruct, coach, mentor, and motivate volunteers
Knowledge of and proficiency in community outreach activities and techniques, public speaking, and presentations
Knowledge of and proficiency in all aspects of volunteer recruitment, coaching, and management
Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs, the internet, and social media venues
Knowledge of and proficiency in interviewing, screening, selecting, and training volunteers or staff
ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
The following are education and experience requirements for prospective Regional Mentor Coordinator position candidates :
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in marketing, business, psychology, or communications
Two years of relevant experience in direct sales / marketing or non-profit, community outreach programs involving volunteer recruiting and management.
Please note : an exception for the required education and experience may be granted by the Executive Director or designee.)
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.
Location :
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202
Nearest Major Market : Tallahassee
Salary : $25,000 - $55,000
