Public Guardian

Description

This is an FLSA exempt, Board of Supervisor appointed position located in Carson City, Nevada. Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, administers, and directs the operation of the functions of the Office of the Public Guardian; manages and directs guardianship, representative payee, and support services.

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Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **

Examples of Duties

This job posting lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Office of the Public Guardian.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises the day-to-day activities of assigned support staff.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Receives referrals from government entities, law enforcement, medical institutions, and the general public for guardianship services for proposed protected persons; reviews information to determine whether proposed protected person meets requirements for appointment of Public Guardian; works with legal counsel to file appropriate documents to initiate guardianship proceedings.
• Assesses the financial and physical needs of clients to make eligibility determinations and coordinate available community resources and professional care, including medical, placement, legal needs and daily living skills, to meet client needs to maintain optimum quality of life and care within available resources.
• Upon court appointment, manages the estate of protected persons, including receipt of income, payment of expenses and claims, inventory of property, sale of property if necessary, investment of income as appropriate; and winds up affairs and administers estates when necessary.
• Upon court appointment, secures and maintains government and other benefits on behalf of the protected person as appropriate, including Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Disability.
• Confers with and coordinates assigned activities with service providers in various public and private organizations to ensure that resources are appropriately utilized and that all clients receive the most effective provision of services.
• Interacts with the courts and all entities involved in the legal process.
• Receives and monitors court ordered assignments from inception to completion and final discharge by the court.
• Serves on task forces and committees promoting protective services and senior related issues.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures and other written materials, including necessary annual reports and accountings to the court.
• Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations related to assigned functions; evaluates their impact upon departmental activities and develops and implements policy and procedural changes as required.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Drives a personal or City motor vehicle to attend off-site meetings, visit off-site locations and conduct other Public Guardian business.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, clients, public, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community resource stakeholders.

Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in business or public administration, social science, behavioral science or a field related to the work; AND four (4) years of full-time professional experience in either asset management and distribution or social service delivery preferably involving public guardianship or similar functions, such as Medicaid or aging and disability services, one (1) year of which was in a supervisory role; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver's license
• Certified Guardian with the Center for Guardianship Association at time of appointment, or within one year of appointment

• Principles and practices of public guardian case management, social work and social service provision.
• State and federal laws, regulations and guidelines related to guardianship.
• Crisis intervention and counseling techniques.
• Effects of mental and physical illnesses.
• Investigative techniques and practices.
• Principles and practices of estate property accounting and money management.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and the management of employees.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations; computer applications related to the work.
• Record management principles and practices.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often in situations which may be stressful.

• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.

• Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of others.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining laws and regulations relating to assigned functions.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials;.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Using tact, discretion and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, contractors and the public.

Supplemental Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Unclassified employees are "At Will" and as such, may be terminated at any time for any reason, or no reason.

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.

New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the drug screen and the background investigation.

Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.

Per NRS 281.574 this position has been determined to fall under the category as "Public Officer". Public Officer is defined as those persons serving in a position designated by NRS 281A.160 or 281A.182. Individuals are required to complete the "Nevada Acknowledgement of Ethical Standards for Public Officers" form, as well as file a "Financial Disclosure Statement" with the Nevada Secretary of State office.