Guardian Advocate & Care Coordinator

Empowering Lives Guardianship Svcs LLC; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Lives Guardianship Services LLC in Clemmons, NC is seeking a Guardian Representative to provide direct and indirect casework for adults needing decision-making support. The role requires multitasking, collaboration with agencies, and accurate documentation to help individuals meet daily needs and stay safe.

You will join a team-based, office-based position with regular daily staff meetings, occasional travel to community settings, and the need to adapt quickly to changing schedules

Qualifications

• Four year degree in a human service field from an accredited college/university and two years directly related experience minimum post bachelorette.
• Must have possession of an appropriate driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.
• A motor vehicle record (MVR), background check, and drug screening will be conducted on candidates considered for positions.
• Ability to work from the office M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM most days.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advocate and substitute decision maker for those individuals appointed by the judicial system and assigned by the agency.
• Coordinate services with county Departments of Social Services, clerk of courts, their family, MH/IDD/SU providers, and/or any other governmental or private agency involved with the individual.
• Clearly communicate with service providers outside of Empowering Lives Guardianship Services LLC.
• Complete comprehensive assessments of disabled adults' situations to determine services needed.
• Facilitate care management to arrange/coordinate an array of services such as medical, emergency, psychological, financial (representative payee), family consultation and court systems that will help the individual meet daily needs, remain safe, and optimize their functional abilities despite high risk behavior.
• Coordinate crisis stabilization for behavioral disruptions and emergency situations utilizing available resources.
• Collaborate with Mental Health providers and Managed Care Organizations (MCO) to ensure mental health, developmental disability and substance use services are provided and meet the need(s) of the individual.
• Understanding and knowledge of community resources for all ages over 18, navigating the criminal court system, and knowledge of accessing medical and mental health services is a must.
• Adhere to state/contract mandated procedures/guidelines.
• Skills and comfort with heavy use of the computer, internet and Smart Phone is required.
• Proficient documentation skills and use of language.
• Familiarity with DSM 5 and the correlation between diagnoses, symptoms, medications, and needs.
• Attend and participate in daily staffing meetings and report progress to facilitator.
• Attend and participate in MH/IDD/SU meetings regularly in person.
• Visit with the individual at least every 90 days with two of those being at their residence or home.
• Complete daily documentation (including daily activity logs), complete assessments, write treatment plans, write and file court reports and any other required documentation as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Documentation

DSM-5 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human service field

Tools

Microsoft Office

IDrive

Online documentation

Online faxing

Smartphone

Job description

Empowering Lives Guardianship Services LLC in Clemmons, NC is seeking a Guardian Representative to provide direct and indirect casework for adults needing decision-making support. The role requires multitasking, collaboration with agencies, and accurate documentation to help individuals meet daily needs and stay safe.

You will join a team-based, office-based position with regular daily staff meetings, occasional travel to community settings, and the need to adapt quickly to changing schedules