GAL District Administrator

Agency Administrative Office of the Courts

Division

Guardian ad Litem (GAL)

Job Classification Title

GAL District Administrator (NS)

Position Number

65025089

Grade

JB22

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Description of Work

SALARY RANGE: $68,371.00 - $111,997.00

The GAL District Administrator directs, manages, and supervises the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program in Judicial District 12, which consists of Harnett, Johnston, and Lee counties. The GAL program provides advocacy services to abused and neglected children through the paired representation of citizen volunteer advocates and attorneys in the district.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Solicit support from key officials in community groups, local agencies, the court, and other county partners serving families and children to encourage citizen volunteer participation.

• Assure sufficient number of citizen volunteers are recruited, screened, trained and supervised to perform the required duties of a Guardian ad Litem in court proceedings.

• Develop positive community relations to promote commitment to the program and also educate the public about the Guardian ad Litem program. This position will be based in Johnston County, and travel will be required to counties in the district (Harnett, Johnston, Lee).

• Supervise GAL staff in office and/or satellite office and conduct performance evaluations.

• Initiate and participate on state, district, and county interdisciplinary task forces and committees to assist in the development of statewide Guardian ad Litem policies.

• Responsible for required data collection and reporting.

• Conduct interviews for new staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Knowledge of: child development and family dynamics to read juvenile petitions, review case assignments, and monitor case plan development; applicable laws, adjudicatory and dispositional phases of court hearings to monitor volunteer case assignments for program evaluation; criminal procedures, rules of evidence, and basic investigative approaches to advise program supervisors and volunteers in case background investigations; and community resources and agencies to recruit and obtain program commitment.

Ability to: plan and implement the volunteer services program and to evaluate program results; recruit and supervise volunteers directly and through subordinate staff; plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees to effectively manage program operations; review the assignment of cases by program supervisors to volunteers, and to monitor cases and evaluate performance; objectively and impartially analyze facts and opinions in evaluating juvenile petitions and make sound decisions; develop and maintain effective relationships with court and community officials, and the public to obtain and retain commitment and support for the GAL program; communicate and consult effectively with others involved in the advocacy process; express oneself clearly and concisely in oral and written form.

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.

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Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business management, business administration or public administration or a related field plus five (5) years of experience with managing a large diverse group of staff, two (2) years in direct management of staff is required.

Management prefers a candidate who possesses strong skills in management of staff (in various offices), organization, planning, technology and data reporting/analysis.

Attach cover letter and résumé.

Your cover letter should describe how you would use your experience to lead this program and develop positive community relations.

No phone calls. Applicants who are no longer being considered will be notified by mail or e-mail sometime after the closing date.

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.

Recruiter:

Charmaine James Leeks

Email:

[email protected]