Deputy Public Guardian Caseworker Specialist I-DAAS

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as a Caseworker Specialist I, with both full-time and part-time status available. The role involves acting as the initial point of contact for guardianship inquiries, assessing client needs, managing client funds, applying for public benefits, preparing detailed case documentation, providing clients with information about their rights and options, conducting monthly client visits, collaborating with service and medical providers, performing field visits to assess client well-being and the need for guardianship, and coordinating with community resources and partners.

Requirements

• Can use independent judgment and discretion.
• Be proactive.
• Has experience assessing physical, mental, social, or economic needs.
• Is detail oriented.
• Can maintain objectivity.
• Can deal with situations with patience, tact, and professionalism.
• Can read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
• Can write comprehensive reports that are concise and understandable on financial transactions, social interactions, and medical conditions and adherence to care plans.
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
• Use investigative techniques and processes.
• Can work with and around potentially high risk mentally and emotionally unstable adults.
• Is able to handle exposure to substandard living areas including animal waste, vermin, odors, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Has four years of full-time education or professional work experience related to the care of vulnerable adults, including elderly adults and adults with disabilities or mental illnesses.

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.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed