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Job Summary:
As a Guardian Conservator, you will carry out the duties of a court appointed Guardian/Conservator as set forth in MN statutes.
provide financial management and/or ensure care for vulnerable adults in the Guardianship Options Program.
A Guardian Conservator will carry a caseload of 35-42 individuals that typically covers a geographic region of the state.
Additional Responsibilities Include:
Advocate for individuals for least restrictive life choices that enable them to live full and abundant lives.
Work with individuals and families in the development and service delivery of support decision-making.
Work closely with courts, including annual reports.
Supervise and monitor client personal and health care.
This can include authorizing medical, therapy, treatment, support, vocational, and other services.
Sign legal documents such as consents, admissions, and lease agreements.
Work as a member of the support team to ensure appropriate living environment and services.
Travel to visit clients at least monthly.
Provide substitute decision-making regarding medical emergencies and other sudden changes in clients' situations.
Be responsible for the financial management and oversight of individuals assigned to them.
Work with financial team to oversee financial assets.
Be a member of an on-call schedule for client emergencies.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Two years of experience with similar client populations and needs.
Valid driver's license.
Previous lived experience in clear and unbiased thinking and decision-making skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgement regarding best interest of client, major financial transactions, and life & death situations.
Extreme detail to attention with communications, accurate and timely documentation, and billings.
Must be cleared by a Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) background study and have a driver's license; a Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) is required.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability.
We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c)
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