Caseworker Specialist I-Office of Public Guardian (DAAS)

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$23 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Public Guardian (OPG-DAAS) has an opening for a Deputy Public Guardian. We are looking for a dedicated individual who can work in this unique advanced-level social services professional position which includes fiscal conservator responsibility of managing the income and assets and coordinating the care, including the arrangement of placement and treatment of elderly and gravely disabled persons as appointed by the respective District Court. You will perform face-to-face assessments, information gathering, report writing, guardianship planning, and conservatorship duties including monitoring client funds, documenting expenditures, and applying for and maintaining public benefits eligibility. You will also oversee the coordination of services to ensure the quality of services and care for the client.

Requirements

Exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Take initiative and work proactively.
Assess physical, mental, social, and economic needs.
Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Remain objective when evaluating situations and making decisions.
Interact with individuals in a patient, tactful, and professional manner.
Read, interpret, and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports regarding financial transactions, social interactions, medical conditions, and adherence to care plans.
Analyze information and data to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts and draw sound conclusions.
Utilize investigative techniques and processes to gather and evaluate information.
Work effectively with and around adults who may be mentally or emotionally unstable and present potential safety risks.
Tolerate exposure to challenging environments, including substandard living conditions, animal waste, vermin, unpleasant odors, and other similar conditions.

Responsibilities

Serve as the initial point of contact for guardianship inquiries by screening calls and email referrals, collecting key information, and determining eligibility and priority level.
Assess current and potential client/patient needs and also develop and implement plans to meet those needs.
Monitor client funds, which includes managing client financial accounts or budget activities and providing fiscal information, and preparation of annual court accounting reports.
Apply for and maintain public benefits eligibility.
Prepare detailed case documentation including opening and closing cases, intake records, investigation summaries, case histories, activity logs, risk/needs assessments, social summaries, service plans, reports to the court, and correspondence, etc.
Provide clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expectations.
Conduct monthly visits with clients and complete documentation.
Collaborate and coordinate with service and medical providers.
Perform field visits and determine the need for guardianship and/or health and well-being of an adult.
Coordinate with and refer to community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the court, and/or other community partners for clients receiving services.