Guardian Case Manager: Advocate for Vulnerable Adults

Breathe Project; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health insurance

401k with company contribution

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

JFCS Pittsburgh is seeking a Guardian Case Manager to provide guardianship services for persons adjudicated incompetent by the court. The role covers Southwestern and Western Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, with travel to sites required.

The position operates from the home office with travel across western PA. Guardians oversee client care, work with caregivers, attend care meetings, and advocate for clients’ best interests in all aspects of their lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Experience working with clients with significant mental health challenges or intellectual disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with caregivers and stakeholders.
• Advocacy skills to ensure clients' needs and best interests are prioritized. Experience working with the legal system is a plus.
• Competent with spreadsheets, basic database entry, and other computer skills.
• Good decision‑making, organizational abilities, a kind heart and firm boundaries are essential along with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Driver’s license and dependable car required.
• Sensitivity to the special needs, including cultural backgrounds, of the client population.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Capable of working in a fast‑paced environment and multi‑tasking.
• Required to pass criminal background checks every six months per court mandate.

Responsibilities

• Monthly visits/interactions with Client(s).
• Attendance at all Client Care Conferences.
• Coordinating care with nursing homes, home health agencies, or care providers.
• Coordinating visits and interacting with Primary Care Physicians/Providers.
• Reviewing Medications.
• Communicating with Family and/or relatives.
• Making funeral arrangements with Funeral Homes and Cemeteries.
• Arranging for clothing and personal items purchases.
• Documentation of all visits/communications/care conferences, etc.
• Completing Annual Guardian Reports.
• Evaluate and monitor client's well being in their home or other settings particularly with regard to safety and providing for the least restrictive settings.
• Participate in care planning conferences regarding the residential, health or educational programs of the client.
• Regularly examine all services, charts, notes, logs, evaluations regarding the client at the place of residence and any program site.
• Document activities in guardianship records; prepare correspondence on behalf of client as needed.Complete daily activity logs.
• Participate in staff development in order to better meet the needs of the client population including their cultural needs and to continue professional development as discussed in supervision.
• Complete annual required reports to Orphan’s Court.
• Function as the legal advocate for the client making all decisions for them in all major decisions regarding their person.
• Provide case management services that may include such face to face services as disbursing cash allowances to clients, arranging for or providing transportation services, and purchasing personal items.
• Attendance at departmental and agency wide staff meetings and in-service training.
• On Call Duties as assigned.
• Assume other duties as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Basic database entry

Computer skills

Job description

JFCS Pittsburgh is seeking a Guardian Case Manager to provide guardianship services for persons adjudicated incompetent by the court. The role covers Southwestern and Western Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, with travel to sites required.

The position operates from the home office with travel across western PA. Guardians oversee client care, work with caregivers, attend care meetings, and advocate for clients’ best interests in all aspects of their lives.