Chief Of Legal Services (this Position Is Exempt From The State Of Delaware Merit System.) - #120125 - j65728 - 21800

Chief Of Legal Services

The Office Of The Child Advocate (OCA) is an agency within the Judicial Branch, charged with safeguarding the welfare of Delaware's children. It accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, collaboration, and evaluation with a vision of safe and resilient children with supportive families. OCA's Legal Services Division represents approximately 500 children that are experiencing foster care through Child Attorneys and Court Appointed Special Advocates with support from Program Coordinators. OCA's legal services team, through the representation of children, furthers OCA's goals to:

• Provide a voice for children to achieve permanency and justice, and to improve laws and policies that affect children and their families.
• Foster a communicative multi-disciplinary team that builds trust and respect amongst members with a shared goal of improving outcomes for children and families
• Ensure accountability by examining child welfare data, laws and policies.
• Develop quality training to increase professional expertise and public awareness. Facilitate access to resources and opportunities for youth.

The Chief Of Legal Services is responsible for leading the Legal Services Division and supervising the 4 Deputy Child Advocates, 7 Contract Attorneys, and approximately 200 Volunteer Attorneys in their representation of children in DSCYF Custody Proceedings. The Chief Of Legal Services is a crucial member of OCA's Leadership Team.