Public Guardian & Rights Advocate — Field-Based

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Public Guardian seeks an independent, energetic and organized person to protect and monitor the legal and human rights of individuals under court-ordered guardianship. This position covers a caseload of individuals with developmental disabilities and age-related cognitive impairments who lack decision making capacity in Lamoille, Washington, Caledonia, Orange and neighboring counties.

This role requires frequent travel and some work outside normal office hours, with duties

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, gerontology/aging, disabilities, psychology, or closely related field with at least 1 year of case management experience.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of case management experience.
• Associate's degree and at least 4 years of case management experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect and monitor the legal and human rights of individuals under court-ordered guardianship.
• Manage a caseload of individuals with developmental disabilities and age-related cognitive impairments.
• Travel within assigned region and work outside normal hours as needed.

Skills

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Travel

Communication

Education

Master's degree in social work, gerontology/aging, disabilities, psychology, or closely related field

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Office of Public Guardian seeks an independent, energetic and organized person to protect and monitor the legal and human rights of individuals under court-ordered guardianship. This position covers a caseload of individuals with developmental disabilities and age-related cognitive impairments who lack decision making capacity in Lamoille, Washington, Caledonia, Orange and neighboring counties.

This role requires frequent travel and some work outside normal office hours, with duties