Salary: $32.52 Hourly
Location : Minnesota Judicial Center - St. Paul
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 09525
Division: GAL Family Court Division
Department: GAL Family Court Manager_J50GLFC
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Position Description
The mission of the State Guardian ad Litem Board is to provide well-trained, effective guardians ad litem to advocate for safe and permanent homes for the children we represent in Juvenile and Family Courts.
This is a highly responsible managerial, supervisory and administrative position managing the State-Wide Guardian ad Litem Program Family Court Division activities.
The Family Court Division manager oversees operations, administration, and contract management by developing Family Court procedures and guidelines. The position ensures the Family Court Division of the GAL Program is carried out in accordance with the standards, policies and program requirements established by the Minnesota Guardian ad Litem Board and all relevant statutes and rules. The position exercises considerable independent judgment, initiative and discretion.
Work issupervised by the State Board Program Administrator.
Primary Responsibilities
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may by performed.)
- Recommend program structure, including regionalization, staffing and resource allocation.
- Develop recommendations for minimum qualifications and position descriptions for GsAL serving family court cases
- Responsible for hiring staff.
- Develop recommendations for training standards.
- In conjunction with the learning and development team develop training, including family court pre-service, local program orientation and continuing education.
- Supervise Family Court Guardians ad Litem directly and indirectly through family court division supervisors. Schedule staff, assigns cases, observes performance, and reviews case files, work and reports. Provide case consultation and conducts regular meetings with the Guardians ad Litem Supervisors.
- Provide coaching, assistance and resources for supervisors.
- Participate in the intake and resolution of public complaints as required by the program complaint process and procedures.
- Conduct staff meetings.
- Conduct and oversee performance reviews. Initiate corrective action. Maintain supervisory files.
- Respond to inquiries about the Family Court Division, roles and responsibilities; makes presentations to community groups.
- Develop and recommend division goals. Establish consistent family court standards.
- Review and maintain statistical and other division information. Prepare division trend information.
- Administer the Family Court division budget in accordance with all applicable policies. Reviews and authorizes other division expenditures. Initiate contracts for services.
- Participates in-state, district and local committees and task forces to promote and coordinate the state-wide family court division; recommend statute or rules changes; monitor legislation and testifies as needed; participate in division improvement efforts, pilots and other special projects.
Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of juvenile and family judicial process, rules and law, and the standards and policies established by the State Guardian ad Litem Board.
- Considerable knowledge of the objectives, philosophy, policies and procedures of a GAL program.
- Considerable knowledge of the issues and dynamics that surround family cases in which a GAL should be appointed.
- Knowledge of modern management and supervisory procedures and techniques.
- Knowledge of the basic principles of adult education and curriculum development.
- Skill in working with diverse client populations.
- Skill in demonstrating sensitivity, awareness, and value of diversity in economic and cultural backgrounds.
- Considerable skill in diplomacy, persuasion and negotiation.
- Ability to build effective community relations and lead outreach programs.
- Ability to develop, organize, and manage GAL program Family Court division and related projects.
- Ability to plan, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of Family Court Guardians ad Litem.
- Ability to communicate at all levels both orally and in writing.
- Ability to relate professionally with judges, court administrators, staff, representatives of other agencies, attorneys, children and the public.
- Ability to negotiate.
- Ability to evaluate and write clear, concise reports.
- Ability to become proficient using related computerized software programs and a keyboard.
Supplemental Information
The Location:
The work is performed primarily in an office setting. Considerations for a hybrid position may be made where the selected candidate can work both remotely and in an office setting located at the Minnesota Judicial Center. Travel through-out the State of Minnesota may be required.
The Benefits:
- 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- State of MN insurance benefits and retirement package
- Flexibility
- Public service
Interested?
This is a 1.0 FTE full-time, exempt position with a starting rate of $32.52/hr.
The Guardian ad Litem Program is an independent program within the Minnesota Judicial Branch and is governed by the Guardian ad Litem Board.
TO APPLY: Complete the online application at: . Application deadline is
Monday August 31, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Please allow approximately 45 minutes to complete the on-line application process. Posted for internal and external application submission simultaneously.
The Guardian ad Litem Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of diversity. We actively seek and encourage applications from persons of diverse backgrounds. It is the policy of the Guardian ad Litem Program that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process or if you have any additional HR related questions, please contact, GALHR@courts.state.mn.us.
The Guardian ad Litem Program offers affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family's wellbeing through the State of MN's Employee Group Insurance Program ().
Our wide-ranging benefits package includes the following components:
Medical Insurance
- The employee-paid premium for the is only $38.50/month for a full-time employee with single coverage, or $262.66 for family coverage
- Employees can choose from three different carriers: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Minnesota, Health Partners, or Preferred One
- The and the for the Advantage Health Plan are on the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) site
- helps employees manage weight loss and reduce risk factors for type 2 diabetes, and , a benefit that reduces out-of-pocket costs for diabetes-related medical treatment
- Employees may also choose a
- Pharmacy benefits provided by CVS Caremark
Dental Insurance
- The employee-paid premium for this plan is only $13.50/month for a full-time employee with single coverage, or $55.40 for family coverage
- Employees can choose from two carriers: or the
- The and the are on the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) site
Vision Insurance
- The employee-paid premium for this plan is only $5.76/month for a full-time employee with single coverage, or $16.54 for family coverag
- Additional information on can be found on the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) site
Pre-Tax Spending Accounts
- Contributions to pre-tax accounts are taken from your paycheck before taxes are deducted, and since you pay less in taxes, your net income may be increased.
- Use to pay eligible medical and dental expenses as well as eligible dependent day care expenses.
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
Paid Sick Leave
- Eligible full-time employees accrue sick leave at four hours per two-week pay period
- Sick leave may be used for purposes such as medical and dental appointments, maternity leave, illness or injury for certain family members
Pension
- The Guardian ad Litem Program contributes to your
- Upon retirement, you'll receive a monthly benefit for life, with potential post-retirement increases
- Your monthly benefit will be based on factors such as length of service, high-five average salary, age at retirement, and survivor benefit selected
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement saving plan in addition to your pension plan
Health Care Saving Plan
- Post-employment health care saving plan that can be used to pay for medical expenses
Paid holidays
- 11 paid holidays, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Junteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
- 2 additional floating holidays may also be offered if eligible
Paid Vacation leave
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Additional Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service.
- You can learn more about this program from the and the
Eligibility for is determined by employment status (i.e. full-time, part-time, intermittent, or temporary) as well as other job details (e.g. bargaining unit, supervisory status, etc.). Please ask Human Resources or the hiring contact about benefits at any time during the application process.
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Do you have a valid Minnesota driver's license?
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What supervisor/management level experience do you have? (select all that apply)
- Budget development and management
- Managing an office, as the highest level manager on site
- Managing/Supervising office procedures and workflow
- Working directly with elected officials
- Managing/Supervising in a union environment
- None of the above
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Please briefly describe what interests you about this position. What skills and qualifications make you a good candidate for this position?
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Please describe any experience you have supervising employees.
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