Guardianship Case Manager-Southwestern Pittsburgh

Jewish Family and Community Services of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

174d • Hybrid

About The Position

Guardianship Case Manager for persons adjudicated incompetent by the court. This role involves overseeing the care of clients, working with their caregivers, attending meetings regarding their care and well-being, and advocating for their needs and best interests across all aspects of their lives. The position operates from the employee's home office with travel throughout western PA, covering the Southwestern and Western portions of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Travel to sites in these areas is a requirement for this position.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• All candidates will need to produce an updated Criminal Background Check at the time of the interview.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the legal system is a plus.
• Strong social work or nursing background and experience
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to operate independently and with other team members.

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.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment and diverse staff
• 37.5 hours work week with flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Hybrid work model (part of the week in office, part remote)
• Sick Time = 12 days a year
• Vacation Time = starts at 2 weeks the first year and then increases with longevity up to 4 weeks total
• Additional paid time off for all employees = most federal holidays, 3-5 floating holidays (to be used at employee’s discretion), and a number of Jewish holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision
• Short and long term disability, life insurance and a 401k package for which JFCS contributes 4% of salary after the first year of service
• Annual longevity bonuses after the first year of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level