Guardian Caseworker

The Arc Alliance Guardianship Services is currently looking to hire a new guardian caseworker. This case worker would act as the guardian of the person and provide support with decision making and meeting the needs of individuals in a variety of settings, such as, personal care homes, group homes, nursing homes and their own homes. The ideal candidate would be able to work both independently and as part of a team to ensure all needs of each person are being met. While this role does require a regular in office presence, the majority of the position is remote and requires travel to Bucks, Chester and Montgomery county.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for guiding, problem solving and coordinating personal safety; medical and mental health services; living environment; lifestyle accommodations; and where guardian of the estate, safeguard financial assets and resources for all individuals for which The Arc Alliance has been court appointed as guardian;
• Conduct in person visits to clients (frequently based on living situation);
• Participate in client meetings to coordinate ongoing care/support (ISP, care conferences, discharge planning);
• Perform duties and discharge obligations in accordance with state and federal law;
• Ensure that the requirements specified in each guardianship court order are followed;
• Make informed decisions on behalf of each ward with consideration given to the ward’s preference;
• Solicit guidance, opinion and direction from other individuals who have personal and/or professional knowledge of the ward’s needs;
• Seek court approval relating to legal matters and situations involving real property, extreme medical treatment, etc., and issues specified identified in state and/or federal statutes;
• Maintain a written record of contacts, occurrences and all decisions to include the factors considered in making the decision;
• Complete the inventory report and annual guardianship reports form for the County Registrar of Wills on all persons for whom The Arc Alliance Guardianship Services is the Guardian of the Estate and/or Person which shall contain the items below:
• Maintain the file records for each individual;
• Obtain preferences from each ward relating to their medical treatment issues, living accommodations, lifestyle issues and funeral arrangements;
• Ensure that each ward’s personal and medical history files are current and complete;
• Ensure that each ward is living in a safe environment;
• Ensure that each ward maintains proper medical insurance coverage;
• Ensure that each ward is afforded appropriate and timely medical treatment;
• Ensure that safeguards are established to protect each ward’s assets;
• Ensure that each ward’s expenses are paid in a timely manner and arrangements are made to address those costs for which there may be no funding;
• Ensure that each ward has an up to date needs assessment;
• Ensure that each ward has current goals and objectives;
• Ensure that required Guardianship reports are submitted to the court in a timely manner;
• Maintain positive working relationship with caregivers;
• Maintain working relationships with courts, legal community, services providers, nursing and personal care facilities, medical practices and rehabilitation facilities;
• Makes effective use of their energies, resources and talents in promoting the objectives, values and vision of the organization;
• Helps coordinate and disseminate information;
• Works with supervisor in establishing and implementing agency priorities, goals and strategies;
• Helps facilitate and foster effective and supportive relationships between individuals receiving services and The Arc Alliance and its affiliated agencies.

If interested apply at: https://thearcalliance.org/available-positions/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norristown, PA 19403

Salary : $40,000 - $47,000