Court Program Specialist III (13th Judicial Circuit)

Hillsborough County • Tampa, FL

16h

About The Position

This platform is solely for advertising this postion. Please DO NOT answer questions in the job board. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the Current State of Florida Application and Addendum (available at www.fljud13.org ) in one PDF file to [e-mail]. All three documents are essential for your application to be considered. Position Title: Court Program Specialist III Department: Court Programs Position: 000061 FLSA Status: Excluded Salary: $54,826.20 COUNTY FUNDED POSITION SUMMARY: Provide high-level and high-volume case management support to the Guardianship division, reviewing guardianship reports, guardian fee petitions, and other pleadings filed by guardians . Perform case management functions, train new staff and interns, and supervise interns assigned to Guardianship Case Management (GCM). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: Four years of related work experience. EDUCATION: Bachelor degree in legal studies, paralegal, business administration, business management, social work or closely related field. SUBSTITUTIONS: Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on year for-year basis PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Spanish/English bilingual. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Review guardianship files, reports, petitions for guardian fees, and make recommendations to the Court. Monitor department email account for inquiries, reply as needed. Attend guardianship hearings and present oral reports to the judges and magistrates, assist in problem-solving on difficult cases. Serve as a court monitor to conduct investigations in guardianship cases, interviewing guardians, wards, and caregivers, examining documents, and compiling findings into detailed reports for judicial review. Provide assistance to pro se guardians, as needed Participate in cross-training within the department, and support administrative and clerical tasks, to include answering the main phone line, assisting callers with community resources, and addressing general questions Facilitate 4-hour and 8-hour non-professional guardianship classes. Assist the program and the Court with handling higher-level case issues, which require complex and/or multidisciplinary case management services. Provide training to new staff members and serve as liaison for GCM interns. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Extensive computer literacy, including a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and database management. Ability to manage time effectively, Skill to prioritize heavy workload and remain calm under pressure. Ability to utilize critical thinking and organizational skills to analyze and ensure guardianship fee petitions are processed accurately. Ability to read professional publications, such as Florida Statutes, Chapter 744, Administrative Orders and apply work processes. Ability to coordinate work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving; requiring continuous, close attention for accurate results. Aptitude to communicate clearly, concisely, and logically, both verbally and in writing. Ability to problem-solve and make recommendations to the Court. Propensity to use utmost discretion when handling confidential information. Candidate must exhibit a high-level of professionalism and integrity. BENEFITS PACKAGE: Paid time off 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, participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), and 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan. Parking subsidy may apply. 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 [phone].

Requirements

• Four years of related work experience.
• Bachelor degree in legal studies, paralegal, business administration, business management, social work or closely related field.
• Extensive computer literacy, including a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and database management.
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Skill to prioritize heavy workload and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking and organizational skills to analyze and ensure guardianship fee petitions are processed accurately.
• Ability to read professional publications, such as Florida Statutes, Chapter 744, Administrative Orders and apply work processes.
• Ability to coordinate work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving; requiring continuous, close attention for accurate results.
• Aptitude to communicate clearly, concisely, and logically, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to problem-solve and make recommendations to the Court.
• Propensity to use utmost discretion when handling confidential information.
• Candidate must exhibit a high-level of professionalism and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish/English bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Review guardianship files, reports, petitions for guardian fees, and make recommendations to the Court.
• Monitor department email account for inquiries, reply as needed.
• Attend guardianship hearings and present oral reports to the judges and magistrates, assist in problem-solving on difficult cases.
• Serve as a court monitor to conduct investigations in guardianship cases, interviewing guardians, wards, and caregivers, examining documents, and compiling findings into detailed reports for judicial review.
• Provide assistance to pro se guardians, as needed
• Participate in cross-training within the department, and support administrative and clerical tasks, to include answering the main phone line, assisting callers with community resources, and addressing general questions
• Facilitate 4-hour and 8-hour non-professional guardianship classes.
• Assist the program and the Court with handling higher-level case issues, which require complex and/or multidisciplinary case management services.
• Provide training to new staff members and serve as liaison for GCM interns.

Benefits

• Paid time off 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
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
• Parking subsidy may apply

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level