Guardianship Director

Caring Connection•Benton Harbor, MI

About The Position

The Guardianship Director oversees Caring Connection Guardianship (CCG) services for clients and wards appointed by the courts as payees, guardians, or conservators. The director carries out and oversees court-appointed responsibilities, including care and monitoring, fiscal management of clients’ and wards’ assets, advocacy, required visits and contacts, and testimony when needed. The role interacts with community agencies, manages CCG Case Managers, and interfaces with the CFO on fiscal matters. The director leads program development and community outreach, supports budgeting and grant work, and recruits, trains, mentors, supervises, and evaluates team members. The position also performs guardianship and case-management duties, including attending care meetings and court hearings, maintaining records and reports, coordinating services and placements, providing medical and medication consent, monitoring Medicaid matters, managing investments and property, arranging funerals when necessary, and scheduling the on-call phone rotation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Social Work degree required; a Master of Social Work degree is preferred.
1–2 years of prior experience.
Ability to complete multiple duties and tasks correctly and on time without prompting.
Ability to use information technology, including the internet, social media, and Microsoft Office Suite products.
Ability to learn and use program-specific computer applications.
Ability to work with team members and others to research, plan, and implement initiatives to develop new and existing services.
Excellent organizational and writing skills.
Ability to work with a diverse population of clients and community systems.
Knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge of Michigan probate laws.
Valid driver’s license, working motor vehicle, and proof of current vehicle insurance.
Must successfully pass a State of Michigan LIEN Check and Central Registry Clearance.
Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
Must have a negative TB test upon hire and complete follow-up TB tests as required by Caring Connection policy.
Must undergo a background check with no recent felony convictions and no abuse or neglect convictions.

Nice To Haves

Master of Social Work degree.

Responsibilities

Lead team members in implementing strategies relevant to the program and identify opportunities to expand existing services.
Serve on agency and community committees as assigned.
Assist with recruiting and hiring team members; mentor and train them; oversee required annual training; conduct regular meetings; coach, counsel, discipline, and evaluate CCG team members.
Reconcile team members’ attendance records after each pay period.
Assist with preparing the annual operating budget and ensure monthly expenses remain within budget.
Assist with providing information for, reviewing, and editing grant or contract applications and follow-up reports.
Participate in organization-wide fundraising events as assigned.
Participate in professional associations and community collaborative committees related to assigned programs and attend agency events.
Attend required meetings on behalf of Caring Connection, annual care conferences for DHS clients or wards, and other related care meetings for CCG clients or wards.
Follow contract and probate-law best-practice guidelines for home visits and personal contact with clients and wards.
Make funeral arrangements as necessary.
Complete agency and contractual paperwork on time, keep client and ward records current, and provide documentation demonstrating timely service delivery.
Attend court hearings and be prepared to offer testimony when necessary.
Monitor Medicaid redeterminations and spend-downs and complete annual guardianship reports on time.
Provide consent-to-treat authorizations to medical providers as needed and give consent for medications.
Link clients and wards to services and arrange appropriate placements in the least restrictive environment for clients, wards, and families.
Advocate for clients’ and wards’ needs as guardian and conservator.
Understand and manage client and ward investments, annuities, and certificates of deposit.
As conservator, manage property maintenance and, if necessary, property sales.
Schedule the on-call phone rotation.
Perform other duties as assigned.