AgencyAdministrative Office of the Courts
DivisionGuardian ad Litem (GAL)
Job Classification TitleGAL Program Specialist I (S)
Position Number60002112
GradeJB16
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Description of WorkSALARY RANGE: $48,243.00 - $73,617.00
Serves as the primary point of contact for the Guardian ad Litem program with potential volunteers and community. Provides administrative and office management support to the District Administrator and Program Supervisor staff in a Guardian ad Litem district program. Actively participates in district volunteer recruitment, screening and processing incoming volunteer inquiries, maintains client and program records, logs and compiles data, prepares statistical reports, prepares and maintains legal documents, maintains court calendar of incoming cases and case reviews, and notifies appropriate parties of the same. Assigns cases to and supervises volunteers; recruits, orients, and trains new volunteers; guides volunteers in case preparation and serves as liaison with program attorneys. Performs GAL supervisor duties less than 20 hours per week and works on less than 13 cases.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesResponsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Respond to inquiries from potential volunteers. Process volunteer applications, including criminal, reference and other required checks.
- Create letters, reports, memos, newsletters and other office communication.
- May maintain online profiles for the program, including website, volunteer sites, and social media.
- Answer phone, take messages, route calls; provide program information to callers; process and distribute mail.
- Create and maintain up-to-date filing system for volunteer and case records.
- Compile monthly statistics insuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Responsible for database management.
- Process volunteer appointment and release orders. Track case assignments and volunteer availability for additional case appointments.
- Maintain a calendar of incoming court cases and case reviews.
This position is stationed in Rutherford County and requires travel to counties in the Judicial district, as well as other counties where child clients may be placed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:Knowledge of: Guardian ad Litem program regulations, policies and procedures; supervision techniques and practices; child neglect and abuse laws; adolescent development and behavior; family dynamics; the court process; community resources; GAL training material; and interviewing techniques.
Skills in: Microsoft Word and Excel; preparing statistical reports; writing reports; interviewing clients and volunteers; and supervising volunteers.
Ability to: supervise volunteers and evaluate their performance; provide guidance to volunteers in writing investigation plans, reports to the court, and making recommendations to the court in the best interest of children; provide creative leadership in recruiting, supervising, and maintaining volunteers; speak effectively in public; clearly express ideas orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Valid NC driver's license required.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome 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.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, criminal justice or a human services field and one year of experience in human services work in the area of social services or juvenile justice; or an associate degree and three years of experience in the above fields; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Applicants with experience recruiting for and directing the work of volunteers preferred.
Attach cover letter and résumé.
Your cover letter should describe how you effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines and your experience working with volunteers. 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.
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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.
Travis Davis
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
EEO StatementThe 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:Travis Edward Davis
Email:HumanResources@nccourts.org
