The following are desirable knowledge, skills, abilities and traits for prospective Child Advocate Manager position candidates: self-motivated and achievement oriented, strong desire to learn and pursue personal development, ability to take direction and work as part of a team, ability to effectively interact with and/or influence people of diverse backgrounds, ability to exercise discretion, respect privacy and maintain confidentiality, strong organizational/time management skills and ability to meet deadlines, excellent oral, written and computer literacy skills, able to maintain a professional and effective demeanor in emotional or traumatic situations, ability to coach, instruct and motivate volunteers, knowledge of case management, social support services and concepts of child development, knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse and mental health, knowledge of the Florida State Courts System, knowledge of Florida Statutes relating to child welfare and protection. The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida's award-winning, state-funded child advocacy organization that provides independent legal representation to abused, abandoned and neglected children in Florida's dependency court proceedings.