COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - Dependency Case Manager - 22010469

Requisition No: 848538 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - Dependency Case Manager - 22010469

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22010469 

Salary:  $47,040.06 Annually + 112.75 mo. CAD* 

Posting Closing Date: 03/20/2025 

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Position Title

Court Program Specialist II - Dependency Case Manager

 

Position Number

22010469

 

Job Location

13TH Judicial Circuit, Tampa, FL

 

Salary Range

$47,040.06 Annually + 112.75 mo. CAD*

 

Job Description

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.

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.

 

Education and Training Guidelines

• EXPERIENCE: Three years of professional, administrative and/or analytical related experience.

• EDUCATION: Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field.

 

Competencies

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

 

Special Comments

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.

 

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.