GAL Supervisor
Company: State of North Carolina
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Description of Work SALARY GRADE: Grade 19 Funding for this position will end on September 30, 2021.
Funding is anticipated to continue through 2023. The Guardian ad Litem Supervisor is a volunteer manager with
responsibilities 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. Working under the direction of the District Administrator,
the Guardian ad Litem Supervisor ensures that child-clients' cases
move through the court system in a timely and efficient manner, and
that volunteers are prepared for and supported in their role. This
position is assigned to the Johnston County office and also provide
on-going recruitment and training of new volunteers to meet the
needs of the child-clients in Harnett and Lee counties. 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; interviewing techniques. Skills in: leading, coaching, and motivating guardians ad litem
or staff; organizing an 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 degree in human services, social work, non-profit
management, criminal justice or related field, and three (3) years
of experience in human services, social work, juvenile justice,
mental health, or an education program area; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. One (1) year of the
minimum three (3) years of experience required should include staff
or volunteer supervision. Attach cover letter and rsum. Your cover letter should describe how you would use your
experience and associations in Harnett, Johnston, and Lee counties
to recruit volunteers in these counties. 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. Rsums are
not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. Carefully review the FAQs if you experience difficulty with the
application process or attaching documents. For technical issues
with applications or attachments, call the NeoGov Help Line at
855-524-5627. 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-VerifyParticipation E-VerifyParticipation (Spanish) Right toWork Rightto Work (Spanish) Charmaine J. Leeks NC Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Division https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers
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