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Must have26
Bachelor's degree in business administration or management, public administration, criminal justice, prelaw, or human services field plus one year of experience in an office or business role in these areas, or equivalent combination of education and experience
One year of experience in an office or business role in these areas
Knowledge of office practices and procedures to organize and maintain the office
Knowledge of Microsoft Office platform
Knowledge of Enterprise Justice
Knowledge of accurate data collection and entry practice
Knowledge of the mission and responsibilities of the NC Guardian ad Litem Program
Knowledge of federal child welfare law and practice
Knowledge of NC General Statutes and Chapter 7B (child abuse, neglect and dependency law)
Knowledge of court practice, processes and responsibilities
Knowledge of NC Administrative Office of the Courts policies and procedures, NCGAL policies and procedures, and other general governing policies as to how work is to be performed
Knowledge of supervision techniques and practices
Knowledge of adolescent development and behavior
Knowledge of family dynamics
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
Knowledge of effective public speaking, including testifying in court
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Acknowledge of community resources
Skills in leading, coaching, and motivating guardians ad litem or staff
Skills in organizing and assigning tasks
Skills in analyzing and resolving issues
Skills in interviewing
Skills in expressing ideas clearly in written and verbal form
Skills in managing crisis situations calmly
Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with attorneys, judicial officials, local agencies, media and the general public which will encourage positive outcomes for the child clients
Demonstrated success with developing positive and purposeful relationships with agencies, people, and clients for positive outcomes
Nice to have1
Management prefers a candidate with strong skills in management, organization, technology, data management and analysis, and case management
Skills
Microsoft Office
Enterprise Justice
Agency
Administrative Office of the Courts
Division
Guardian ad Litem (GAL)
Job Classification Title
About the role
GAL Supervisor (NS)
Position Number
65026631
Grade
JB19
About Us
DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina’s courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.
Description of Work
SALARY RANGE: $58,035.00 - $92,082.00
The Guardian ad Litem Program Supervisor serves as a manager for cases in abuse, neglect, and dependency (AND) court for child client cases our program is appointed to represent. This includes recruiting, training, and supervising child advocate volunteers in their advocacy for child clients. The supervisor may directly serve child clients in cases without a child advocate volunteer. Work may include travel in the district as well as in other areas where a child may be placed by the county child welfare agency or the court. This position will be stationed in Davidson County. Required travel to Davie County as well as across the state, as necessary.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Plan and facilitate training for prospective child advocate volunteers (GALs).
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Review juvenile petitions and assign cases to the guardians ad litem. Reassign cases, as necessary.
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Triage cases without child advocate volunteers by investigating issues, visiting child clients, and interviewing people with relevant information needed to effectively advocate for the children whose cases you may be assigned to manage.
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Manage appointment and release orders for child advocate volunteers, staff, and the program. Track case assignments and develop strategies for case assignment in consultation with the District Administrator.
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Support the attorney advocate in his/ her role by conferring on case issues and ensuring necessary documents and court reports are prepared and available for court. This includes entering records in Enterprise Justice.
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Supervise child client cases, with or without child advocate volunteers appointed.
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Coordinate court docket with the juvenile clerks, guardians ad litem, and attorney advocates.
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Notify child advocate volunteers and staff of scheduled and ad hoc reviews, conferences, staffings, and hearings.
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Under direction of the District Administrator, visit child clients, prepare court reports, and attend court prepared to testify. Provide case management for other court proceedings for staff and volunteers.
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Enter and review data from court dockets and Enterprise Justice to ensure cases comply with statutory requirements.
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Maintain child client files in accordance with state laws, NC State Bar Rules and Advisory Opinions, NCGAL policies and procedures, NCAOC Record Retention Schedule, and requirements of State Archives.
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Work with staff and statewide Committees on recruitment and training. Schedule training and track completions for attendees.
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Handle other duties, as assigned by the District Administrator, Regional Administrator, State Office Staff, or district staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
Knowledge of: office practices and procedures to organize and maintain the office; Microsoft Office platform; Enterprise Justice; accurate data collection and entry practice; the mission and responsibilities of the NC Guardian ad Litem Program; federal child welfare law and practice; NC General Statutes and Chapter 7B (child abuse, neglect and dependency law); court practice, processes and responsibilities; NC Administrative Office of the Courts policies and procedures, NCGAL policies and procedures, and other general governing policies as to how work is to be performed; supervision techniques and practices; adolescent development and behavior; family dynamics; trauma-informed practices; effective public speaking, including testifying in court; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and acknowledge of community resources.
Skills in: leading, coaching, and motivating guardians ad litem or staff; organizing and assigning tasks; analyzing and resolving issues; interviewing; expressing ideas clearly in written and verbal form; managing crisis situations calmly; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with attorneys, judicial officials, local agencies, media and the general public which will encourage positive outcomes for the child clients the NCGAL Program represents. Demonstrated success with developing positive and purposeful relationships with agencies, people, and clients for positive outcomes.
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Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or management, public administration, criminal justice, prelaw, or human services field plus one year of experience in an office or business role in these areas, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management prefers a candidate with strong skills in management, organization, technology, data management and analysis, and case management.
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EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.