What are the responsibilities and job description for the GAL Supervisor position at State of North Carolina?
Description of Work
SALARY GRADE: Grade 19
The Guardian ad Litem Supervisor is responsible for recruiting, screening, training, and supervising community volunteers assigned to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children whose cases are before the district court.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies
Knowledge of: Guardian ad Litem program regulations, policies, and procedures; volunteer management; supervision techniques and practices; child abuse and neglect laws; trauma-informed practice; racial disproportionality; family systems theory; the district court process; community resources; and interviewing techniques.
Skills in: leading, coaching, and motivating guardians ad litem or staff; organizing and delegating work; analyzing and resolving problems; expressing ideas clearly in written and oral form; managing crisis situations calmly; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with attorneys, judicial officials, local agencies, media and the general public.
Ability to: supervise guardians ad litem and evaluate their performance; provide guidance to guardians ad litem in writing investigation plans, reports to the court, and make recommendations to the court in the best interest of children; provide creative leadership in recruiting, supervising, and maintaining guardians ad litem; speak effectively in public; clearly express ideas orally and in writing, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in social work, business administration or management, public administration, non-profit management, or criminal justice; or a related field plus three years of experience, with one year of experience managing staff or volunteers or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management prefers a candidate who possesses strong skills in personnel management, organization, planning, technology, and data reporting/analysis.
Attach cover letter and résumé.
Your cover letter should describe how you would use your experience and associations in Guilford County to recruit volunteers in this county.
No phone calls. Applicants who are no longer being considered will be notified by mail or e-mail sometime after the closing date.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Instructions
Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.
It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
The North Carolina Judicial Branch Participates In E-Verify, An Internet-based System That Compares Information From An Employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, To Data From The US Department Of Homeland Security And Social Security Administration Records To Confirm Employment Eligibility. To Learn More, Click On These Links
E-Verify Participation
E-Verify Participation (Spanish)
Right to Work
Right to Work (Spanish)
Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers
Judicial Branch employees are eligible for the North Carolina State Government benefits package. The package consists of a comprehensive collection of benefit options including medical coverage, defined benefit retirement, supplemental retirement, flexible benefits, supplemental insurance, and other miscellaneous benefits.
Employees of the North Carolina Judicial Department have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefit offerings depending on employment status. The Benefits Eligibility Chart describes benefit eligibility by employment status.
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The North Carolina Judicial Branch requires applications to include all relevant education and work experience and for applicants to follow instructions associated with any requested attachments. Applications with "see attached" or "see résumé" in lieu of complete applications will NOT be considered. If you have not completed the application requirements, return to your application and verify it is complete before submitting it. Additionally, new employees must declare and receive approval for secondary employment prior to the time of hire. This practice helps to ensure that any supplemental employment outside the Judicial Branch does not have an adverse effect on an employee's Judicial Branch employment and it does not create a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest.
Select the highest level of education you completed.
If you have a college-level degree, list your major/minor field(s) of study.
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How many years of experience do you possess in recruiting for and directing the work of volunteers?
How many years of experience do you possess in staff or volunteer supervision?
How many years of experience do you possess in legal administration, staff and volunteer management, juvenile justice, or human services?
This position requires travel to counties in the Judicial district, as well as other counties where child clients may be placed. Are you able to meet this job requirement?
Where did you originally learn about this position/posting?
SALARY GRADE: Grade 19
The Guardian ad Litem Supervisor is responsible for recruiting, screening, training, and supervising community volunteers assigned to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children whose cases are before the district court.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
- Plan and facilitate the training program for prospective guardians ad litem (volunteers).
- Review juvenile petitions and assign cases to guardians ad litem. Reassign cases as necessary and appropriate.
- Research and request pertinent information needed from other agencies and guide guardians ad litem with their investigation.
- Support the attorney advocate in his/her role by conferring on case issues and ensuring necessary documents are prepared and available for court.
- Monitor and evaluate guardian ad litem performance.
- Ensure child-clients have a guardian ad litem to advocate for their best interests at each court hearing.
- Manage assignment and reassignment of guardians ad litem.
- Coordinate court docket with juvenile clerks, guardians ad litem, and attorney advocates.
- Create and maintain a system for GAL and child-client case files consistent with GAL BEST Practice Guidelines.
- Input child-client and case data.
- May participate on statewide GAL project committees.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies
Knowledge of: Guardian ad Litem program regulations, policies, and procedures; volunteer management; supervision techniques and practices; child abuse and neglect laws; trauma-informed practice; racial disproportionality; family systems theory; the district court process; community resources; and interviewing techniques.
Skills in: leading, coaching, and motivating guardians ad litem or staff; organizing and delegating work; analyzing and resolving problems; expressing ideas clearly in written and oral form; managing crisis situations calmly; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with attorneys, judicial officials, local agencies, media and the general public.
Ability to: supervise guardians ad litem and evaluate their performance; provide guidance to guardians ad litem in writing investigation plans, reports to the court, and make recommendations to the court in the best interest of children; provide creative leadership in recruiting, supervising, and maintaining guardians ad litem; speak effectively in public; clearly express ideas orally and in writing, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in social work, business administration or management, public administration, non-profit management, or criminal justice; or a related field plus three years of experience, with one year of experience managing staff or volunteers or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management prefers a candidate who possesses strong skills in personnel management, organization, planning, technology, and data reporting/analysis.
Attach cover letter and résumé.
Your cover letter should describe how you would use your experience and associations in Guilford County to recruit volunteers in this county.
No phone calls. Applicants who are no longer being considered will be notified by mail or e-mail sometime after the closing date.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Instructions
Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.
It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
- NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.
All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
The North Carolina Judicial Branch Participates In E-Verify, An Internet-based System That Compares Information From An Employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, To Data From The US Department Of Homeland Security And Social Security Administration Records To Confirm Employment Eligibility. To Learn More, Click On These Links
E-Verify Participation
E-Verify Participation (Spanish)
Right to Work
Right to Work (Spanish)
Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers
Judicial Branch employees are eligible for the North Carolina State Government benefits package. The package consists of a comprehensive collection of benefit options including medical coverage, defined benefit retirement, supplemental retirement, flexible benefits, supplemental insurance, and other miscellaneous benefits.
Employees of the North Carolina Judicial Department have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefit offerings depending on employment status. The Benefits Eligibility Chart describes benefit eligibility by employment status.
01
The North Carolina Judicial Branch requires applications to include all relevant education and work experience and for applicants to follow instructions associated with any requested attachments. Applications with "see attached" or "see résumé" in lieu of complete applications will NOT be considered. If you have not completed the application requirements, return to your application and verify it is complete before submitting it. Additionally, new employees must declare and receive approval for secondary employment prior to the time of hire. This practice helps to ensure that any supplemental employment outside the Judicial Branch does not have an adverse effect on an employee's Judicial Branch employment and it does not create a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest.
- I understand my application will not be considered for employment if it is incomplete or if I have not included all requested attachments. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to disclose any supplemental employment to my supervisor and that if I am selected for this position, I will submit the required documentation.
Select the highest level of education you completed.
- High School or GED
- Associate Degree
- BA or BS Degree
- Juris Doctor Degree
- MA or MS Degree
- Ph.D. Degree
- None of the above
If you have a college-level degree, list your major/minor field(s) of study.
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How many years of experience do you possess in recruiting for and directing the work of volunteers?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- At least 1 year but less than 3 years
- 3 or more years
How many years of experience do you possess in staff or volunteer supervision?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- At least 1 year but less than 3 years
- 3 or more years
How many years of experience do you possess in legal administration, staff and volunteer management, juvenile justice, or human services?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- At least 1 year but less than 3 years
- 3 or more years
This position requires travel to counties in the Judicial district, as well as other counties where child clients may be placed. Are you able to meet this job requirement?
- Yes
- No
Where did you originally learn about this position/posting?
- North Carolina state government careers website
- Nccourts.gov
- Indeed
- Monster
- NCSC (National Center for State Courts)
- NASCIO (National Association of State Chief Information Officers)
- Other job board/website
- Employment Security Commission
- Friend/Colleague
- Professional Association
- Social Media
- Other
- Required Question
