Guardianship Case Manager/ Court Program Specialist II

Administrative Office of the Courts

Career OPPORTUNITY
STATE-FUNDED POSITION

Posting Date: April 24, 2025 Closing Date: May 8, 2025

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

DEPARTMENT: Guardianship Case Management Division
PAY GRADE: 30 POSITION # 010471

NOTE: Previous applicants need not apply.

SUMMARY: The Guardianship Case Manager/Court Program Specialist II provides case management support to the

Guardianship Court, focusing on reviewing annual reports and other pleadings filed by guardians. This role also serves

as a court-appointed monitor for guardianship cases, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and safeguarding

the interests of wards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

EXPERIENCE: One and a half years of professional, administrative and/or analytical related experience.

 EDUCATION: Associate degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field OR 60

completed semester credits of relevant undergraduate study (90 completed quarter credits of relevant

undergraduate study).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

Case Management Support: Assist judges and magistrates by managing cases referred for review and

providing updates on guardianship matters.

 Court Monitoring: Conduct investigations in guardianship cases when appointed by the court, including

interviewing wards and other relevant individuals, examining documents, and compiling findings into detailed

reports for judicial review.

 Case Reviews: Analyze initial and annual guardianship reports, as well as fee petitions, and provide

recommendations to the court regarding compliance and appropriateness. Maintain documentation and

statistical records as required.

 Hearing Participation: Attend guardianship hearings and present oral reports to judges and magistrates.

Assist the court with compliance hearings.

 Guardian Instruction: Provide training and guidance to newly appointed, non-professional guardians on

proper filing procedures and legal obligations under Florida guardianship law (Chapter 744, Florida Statutes).

 Professional Guardian File Review: Review Professional Guardian Files for completeness, upon

establishment and during scheduled review cycles. Prepare checklists, draft deficiency letters, mark calendars

for follow-up when needed, and update/distribute the Circuit’s Professional Guardian List.

 Guardianship Examining Committee: Review files of Guardianship Examining Committee members—both

upon establishment and during scheduled review cycles. Prepare communications to members of the

Examining Committee, advising them of deficiencies.

 Cross-Training & Public Education: Participate in cross-training within the department, and support the

administrative and educational tasks, to include answering the phone, assisting callers with community

resources, and addressing general questions about the program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Ability to conduct research and compose technical reports.

 Knowledge of the Florida Court System, Guardianship, and Chapter 744.

 Knowledge of interview techniques.

 Knowledge of social work techniques and services.

Ability to identify client needs. 

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. 

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. 

Ability to work independently. 

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook. 

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