Guardianship & Care Coordination Specialist

Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Vacation, sick and personal time

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia seeks a full-time Guardianship Case Manager to coordinate services for guardianship and conservatorship clients from our Norfolk office. You will maintain records, assist with Medicaid documentation, and file reports while applying for benefits on clients’ behalf.

The ideal candidate has a college degree in a related field, strong Microsoft Office skills, and experience with older adults or individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred in human services, social work, nursing or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum of two years’ work-related experience
• Two or more years’ experience with older adults, individuals with chronic mental illness, or individuals with intellectual disabilities, including case management and care coordination
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic record keeping
• Interpersonal skills
• Possess a working knowledge of finances and credit
• Understand default and loss mitigation solutions
• Acceptance of Pro-Life philosophy
• Must pass a background check and a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and timely records of all contacts with clients, professionals, and family members.
• Prepare and maintain all reports, progress notes, and other documents related to the client’s case in the client’s binders, and upload them on apricot system
• Assists with providing Medicaid and income benefit documentation to the accounting department
• Attend all department meetings, training sessions, and Guardianship Advisory Board meetings
• Maintains direct contact with clients and conducts monthly visits on a rotating schedule in home or day support settings.
• Performs guardianship, conservatorship, and representative payee duties in accordance with the Code of Virginia.
• Applies for federal, state, and other applicable benefits on behalf of the client
• Responsible for budgeting and managing client funds
• Reviews clients’ monthly bills for accuracy and submits them for payment
• Opens and reviews daily mail, submits bills and invoices for payment, and responds to requests as appropriate.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to transport clients to medical appointments, visits, and run errands on their behalf as needed.
• Uses independent judgment to make important decisions impacting the client’s safety, benefits, and medical, legal, residential, housing, and care needs
• Manage emergencies while on call
• Maintains knowledge of community resources to support and refer clients served by the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including lifting and moving objects weighing up to 25lbs.
• Responds to agency needs as appropriate, consistent with individual abilities, interests, and evolving community needs.
• 401(k)
• Vacation, sick and personal time.
• 11 paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement and more!

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of finances and debt

Understanding of default and lossmitig

Acceptance of Pro-Life philosophy

Education

College degree preferred in human services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Electronic record keeping

Job description

Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia seeks a full-time Guardianship Case Manager to coordinate services for guardianship and conservatorship clients from our Norfolk office. You will maintain records, assist with Medicaid documentation, and file reports while applying for benefits on clients’ behalf.

The ideal candidate has a college degree in a related field, strong Microsoft Office skills, and experience with older adults or individuals with disabilities.