What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESTATE CASE MANAGER I/II position at Clark County?
The Clark County Public Guardian’s Office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Estate Case Manager I/II position. As a member of our team, your job duties may include protecting, preserving, managing and disposing of the estate of the protected persons served. In addition, you may visit and interview protected persons and other involved parties to coordinate services, medical needs and ensure continuity of care. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the welfare of the protected persons served. The candidate will be a part of the Public Guardian’s case management staff and report to a PGCM supervisor.
Estate Case Manager I: $28.11 - $43.55 Hourly
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Education and Experience:
Estate Case Manager I - Bachelor's Degree in a field related to the work such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, Health Administration, Criminal Justice, and Business Administration related degrees. Professional level experience managing estate guardianships is desirable.
Estate Case Manager II - In addition to the above: Two (2) years of full-time professional level experience managing estate guardianships is required. Possession of an advanced degree in a field related to the work may be substituted for one of the years of experience outlined above.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Working Conditions: Work in potentially traumatic or highly charged emotional environment. Required to attend meetings off-site and visit clients at their place of residence. May interface with clients in dwellings, which may be in various states of repair or cleanliness and which may not and are not required to meet handicapped accessibility standards.
Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License. Must obtain and maintain a valid National Center for Guardianship Certification within two (2) years from date of hire, excluding Case Managers assigned exclusively to the Representative Payee program.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
Estate Case Manager I: $28.11 - $43.55 Hourly
Estate Case Manager II: $30.32 - $47.03 Hourly
The Estate Case Manager I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Estate Case Manager II.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Education and Experience:
Estate Case Manager I - Bachelor's Degree in a field related to the work such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, Health Administration, Criminal Justice, and Business Administration related degrees. Professional level experience managing estate guardianships is desirable.
Estate Case Manager II - In addition to the above: Two (2) years of full-time professional level experience managing estate guardianships is required. Possession of an advanced degree in a field related to the work may be substituted for one of the years of experience outlined above.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Working Conditions: Work in potentially traumatic or highly charged emotional environment. Required to attend meetings off-site and visit clients at their place of residence. May interface with clients in dwellings, which may be in various states of repair or cleanliness and which may not and are not required to meet handicapped accessibility standards.
Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License. Must obtain and maintain a valid National Center for Guardianship Certification within two (2) years from date of hire, excluding Case Managers assigned exclusively to the Representative Payee program.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
- Perform various professional level functions to protect, preserve, manage and dispose of the estate of the protected person in accordance with legal regulations and in the best interests of the client.
- Conducts and files a verified inventory of all property of the client, which comes into his/her possession or knowledge.
- Arranges for property appraisals and assure accurate recording of real property.
- Handles functions related to the possession of property of substantial value of the protected person, including rents, income, issues and profits from such property and determine appropriateness of permitting client control of property.
- Represents client in legal proceedings.
- Arranges for payment of claims against the client or estate.
- Conducts interviews on referrals submitted by external agents or agencies; determines propriety of office involvement; determines, contacts and interviews any involved parties; maintains liaison with federal, state, city, county and other agencies.
- Uses facilities of other governmental agencies, as necessary and available; inventories personal property, including finances.
- May arrange living accommodations for clients; ensures medical needs are met; ensures the continuity of care; manages assets of clients with emphasis on balancing income against expenditures to meet all criteria or participation from outside income and service providers; visits and interviews clients to identify needs; manages property of clients; assists clients in the preparation of applications for government assistance with working knowledge of federal, state, county and city applications.
- Serves as advocate for client rights.
- Interprets agency rules, procedures and policies to clients and agencies.
- Maintains comprehensive case records and statistics. Interprets and explains program to individuals, as well as groups of citizens; make presentations to community groups.
- Attends and participates in meetings.
- Prepares a variety of reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a County or personal motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit clients.
Salary : $28 - $47
