Current Job Opportunity

The essential function of the position is to assist the Early Childhood Courts (ECC) Program with the timely disposition of cases through case management. The position is responsible for providing information to litigants and trial court staff; reviewing files; coordinating community-based services; managing and preparing cases for team meetings and court hearings; and attending hearings and other trial court proceedings. The position works independently under the supervision of the Early Childhood Court Program Coordinator.

Examples of Work Performed:

Identifies families in the dependency system that are eligible for ECC and coordinates with them to provide intake into the ECC program.

Coordinates, schedules, and conducts meetings for participants in Early Childhood Court.

Staffs cases, attends court hearings and team meetings, and communicates with ECC Program Coordinator for recommendations to Court.

Communicates with local lead community care agencies, Department of Children and Families, Children’s Legal Services, and Judiciary to keep them informed of programs and services.

Collaborates with Children’s Legal Services to review hearings and assures all necessary parties are informed of required hearings.

Assists in researching and coordinating community-based services for program participants.

Three years of professional, administrative, analytical related work experience.

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, public administration, business administration, criminology, or a closely related field.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in child welfare and early child development.

Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Open Until Filled - applications will be accepted until position is filled.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check

For additional information and to apply visit the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website:

http://www.jud14.standingashtray.com/public-information/employment-opportunities.

Submit verification of education also.

Submit to Doug Williams, Court Administration, Post Office Box 1089, Panama City, Florida 32402; or by email to humanresources@jud14.standingashtray.com

For additional information contact Doug Williams by phone at 850-767-3550.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person at the contact information indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.