Public Guardian 1/2 (02-1625)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works with adults not children. As a Public Guardian 1 Trainee you will: Receive on the job training to conduct tasks associated with managing adult client finances, property, housing, court reports and client visitation. Learn to provide surrogate or substitute decision making regarding client mental health care, vocational training and education, residential placement, choice of service providers, and protection of legal rights and human rights. Assist and shadow team members with specific case assignments. Will demonstrate an understanding of core functions of guardianship. Will study and implement national standards of guardianship in every day practice. As a Public Guardian 2 you will: Manage client finances, property, housing, court reports and client visitation. Provide surrogate or substitute decision making regarding client mental health care, vocational training and education, residential placement, choice of service providers, and protection of legal rights and human rights. Maintain regular contact with clients through home visitation or directing home visitation, correspondence, telephone, and office visitation and/or regular communication with case managers, care coordinators or home administrators and staff. Participate in scheduled treatment and case planning meetings in guardian capacity. Obtain required certification as a registered guardian within one year.

Requirements

Competency in Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
Competency in Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Has experience effectively dealing with children, adults, or persons with a mental illness, developmental disability, traumatic brain injury, age-related dementia, or other form of disability.
Competency in Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Competency in Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Equivalent to those typically gained by: Educational coursework or training in a social science, behavioral science, guidance or counseling, or a closely related field and/or experience such as coordinating or providing social or legal services information or referrals to the public; coordinating or facilitating child, adult, family, or group case management, licensing, or probationary services; providing care or services to delinquent or incapacitated persons.
Competency in Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Pass a criminal history record information check (AS 08.26.070)
Applicants applying for PG 2 positions must either hold a current certification as a registered guardian from a nationally recognized organization at time of appointment or obtain a nationally recognized certification within one year of the date of hire (AS 13.26.740).
Must provide three writing samples at time of interview: One a business letter. One an email regarding a concern. A budget for a person that you would be assisting ($1500 monthly income, rent $500, allowance $50 a week and food of 100 a week).

Nice To Haves

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Responsibilities

Conduct tasks associated with managing adult client finances, property, housing, court reports and client visitation.
Provide surrogate or substitute decision making regarding client mental health care, vocational training and education, residential placement, choice of service providers, and protection of legal rights and human rights.
Assist and shadow team members with specific case assignments.
Demonstrate an understanding of core functions of guardianship.
Study and implement national standards of guardianship in every day practice.
Manage client finances, property, housing, court reports and client visitation.
Maintain regular contact with clients through home visitation or directing home visitation, correspondence, telephone, and office visitation and/or regular communication with case managers, care coordinators or home administrators and staff.
Participate in scheduled treatment and case planning meetings in guardian capacity.
Obtain required certification as a registered guardian within one year.