• Job Description

  Req#: 2851

  TO APPLY: Submit 1) cover letter, 2) resume, 3) current State of Florida Application and Addendum (located only at www.fljud13.org ) in (1) PDF file via email to recruiting@fljud13.org . APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE THE 3 REQUIREMENTS ABOVE TO BE SCREENED FOR POTENTIAL INTERVIEW.

  POSITION TITLE: Dependency Case Manager/Court Program Specialist II ANNUAL SALARY: $47,040.06 + 112.75mo. CAD* FLSA STATUS: Excluded

  SUMMARY: Perform case management and administrative duties involving assistance in Unified Family Court proceedings to support the judiciary. Assist division judge with advancing cases through the judicial system. Primary assignment may be with either a Family Law and/or Dependency division. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Unified Family Court (UFC) Case Management. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: Three years of professional, administrative and/or analytical related experience. EDUCATION: Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Review cases filed in dependency or UFC divisions. Notate information required for the judge’s attention. Monitor and track cases and provide follow-up on cases requiring activity according to uniform case management system in compliance with Juvenile Rules of Procedure, Florida Family Law and local court rules. Attend court hearings and maintain notes concerning hearing outcomes related to next hearing. Prepare shelter docket, including review of prior dependency history and crossover cases. Inform self-represented litigants of any deficiencies and scheduling matters. Prepare notices, court orders, dockets and final judgments. Review division cases filed for adoption prior to finalization, in accordance with Florida Dependency Rules of Procedure and local court rules. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of court case management principles and methods. Knowledge of Florida Statutes Chapter 39 and 61. Ability to research and compose technical reports. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and logically. Ability to communicate effectively with judges, attorneys, parties, stakeholders and co-workers. Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office software. Ability to use discretion with confidential information. Incumbent must be professional in all regards. BENEFITS PACKAGE: Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance, promotional opportunities, tuition-free college courses, Florida Retirement System (FRS) eligibility, and 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan. TO APPLY: Submit 1) cover letter, 2) resume, 3) current State of Florida Application and Addendum (located only at www.fljud13.org) in (1) PDF file via email to recruiting@fljud13.org. APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE THE 3 REQUIREMENTS ABOVE TO BE SCREENED FOR POTENTIAL INTERVIEW. NOTICE: Please note that future vacancies in this same classification may be filled as a result of this recruitment. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Requests for ADA accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, should be directed to (813) 272-6330.

  *Competitive Area Differential

• About the company

  Hillsborough County is a county located in the west central portion of the US state of Florida.

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