Public Guardianship/Conservatorship Representative

State of Maine • Portland, ME

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position requires professional social services work. The candidate will be serving as a public guardian and/or conservatorship representative for individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship, including adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) and autism, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), mental illness, and dementia. As a Public Guardianship/Conservatorship Representative, you will: Advocate on behalf of individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship to facilitate their receipt of the highest quality services to meet their needs and achieve their goals. Promote the health and safety of individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship. Fulfill all public guardianship and/or conservatorship duties required by statute, rule, and policy. Interface with a variety of disciplines, such as medical, legal, and mental health professionals, to coordinate services. In coordination with the Client Asset Management Unit, fulfill financial duties for individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship as required, including asset management and representative payeeship. Maintain communication with probate court regarding guardianship and status of public ward, including timely completion of required court forms and following required procedures specified in statute. Provide consent for certain medical procedures and medication changes, and facilitate consent for medical procedures requiring supervisory review and approval. Maintain professional and beneficial relationships with individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship and their teams.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work/Social Welfare; OR a Bachelors Degree in a related social service/social welfare/social work area which includes at least 12 courses in behavioral science, social science, or social work
• Must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) as determined by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure
• At least 1 year of experience working with incapacitated and dependent adults
• Must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure at the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) level as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure
• Possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Nice To Haves

• A relevant Masters degree

Responsibilities

• Advocate on behalf of individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship to facilitate their receipt of the highest quality services to meet their needs and achieve their goals
• Promote the health and safety of individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship
• Fulfill all public guardianship and/or conservatorship duties required by statute, rule, and policy
• Interface with a variety of disciplines, such as medical, legal, and mental health professionals, to coordinate services
• In coordination with the Client Asset Management Unit, fulfill financial duties for individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship as required, including asset management and representative payeeship
• Maintain communication with probate court regarding guardianship and status of public ward, including timely completion of required court forms and following required procedures specified in statute
• Provide consent for certain medical procedures and medication changes, and facilitate consent for medical procedures requiring supervisory review and approval
• Maintain professional and beneficial relationships with individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship and their teams

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% towards MainePERS)
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees