Guardian

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Alexandria, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision benefits

403(b) with match

Paid holidays and float days

ALIVE Workplace

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service MN in Minnesota seeks a Guardian Conservator to manage court-appointed guardianships, conservatorships, and financial oversight for adults in the program.

You will advocate for clients, work with families on supported decision-making, and coordinate with courts to file annual reports while traveling monthly to visit clients and monitor care.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience with similar client populations and needs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Previous lived experience in making clear and unbiased thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding best interest of client, major financial transactions, and life & death situations.
• Extreme detail attention to communications, accurate and timely documentation, and billings.
• The successful candidate must be cleared by a Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) background study and have a drivers’ license; a Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) is required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals for least restrictive life choices that enable them to live full and abundant lives.
• Work with individuals and families in the development and service delivery of supported decision-making.
• Work closely with courts, including annual reports.
• Supervise and monitor client personal and health care; may authorize services.
• Sign legal documents such as consents, admissions, and lease agreements.
• Travel to visit clients at least monthly.
• Provide substitute decision-making regarding medical emergencies and other sudden changes in client's situation.
• Be responsible for the financial management and oversight of individuals assigned to them.
• Work with financial team to oversee financial assets.
• Be a member of an on-call schedule for client emergencies.

Skills

Two years’ experience

Job description

Are you looking for deeply meaningful work helping people to live full and abundant lives? Consider joining our Supported Decision Making & Guardianship Options team! LSSMN is the largest professional provider of Guardianship and Conservatorship in the state of Minnesota! As a Guardian Conservatoryou will carry out the duties of court appointed Guardian/Conservator as set forth in MN Statutes; provide financial management, and/or ensure care for vulnerable adults in the Guardianship Options Program. A Guardian Conservatorwill carry a caseload of 35-42 individuals that typically covers a geographic region of the state.

As a Guardian Conservator, you will:

• Advocate for individuals for least restrictive life choices that enable them to live full and abundant lives.
• Work with individuals and families in the development and service delivery of supported decision-making
• Work closely with courts, including annual reports.
• Supervise and monitor client personal and health care. This can include authorizing medical, therapy, treatment, support, vocational, and other services.
• Sign legal documents such as consents, admissions, and lease agreements.
• Work as a member of support team to ensure appropriate living environment and services.
• Travel to visit clients at least monthly
• Provide substitute decision-making regarding medical emergencies and other sudden changes in client's situation.
• Be responsible for the financial management and oversight of individuals assigned to them.
• Work with financial team to oversee financial assets.
• Be a member of an on-call schedule for client emergencies.

As a Guardian Conservator, we offer you:

• Hourly pay rate of $21.70/hour, based on experience.
• An excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, wellness program, and other ancillary plans.
• Generous PTO plan, Paid Holidays, and 3 Float Days
• Opportunities to continue professional development.
• An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!
• Access to a statewide support network
• Employer-sponsored accreditation through the Center for Guardianship Certification (CGC) (Must be obtained after one year of employment)

GuardianConservator Job Requirements:

• Two years’ experience with similar client populations and needs
• Valid driver’s license
• Previous lived experience in making clear and unbiased thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding best interest of client, major financial transactions, and life & death situations.
• Extreme detail attention to communications, accurate and timely documentation, and billings.
• The successful candidate must be cleared by a Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) background study and have a drivers’ license; a Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) is required.

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!

Travel Required

Yes . Travel to geographic region of the state depending on case load.

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