Staff Guardian- Hamilton Ohio

Overview

Community First Solutions, Lifespan team is looking for a full-time, Staff Guardian to join our team!

This employee will be the Legal Court-appointed Guardian and advocate for clients who have been deemed incompetent by the local probate courts. Legal court responsibilities include the fiduciary acceptance. (a legal entity that has the responsibility and power to act on behalf of another person in making decisions in the best interest and providing suitable maintenance when necessary.)

This is a Community Based position, as a Staff Guardian you will assist in making decisions and following through on decisions made for clients such as living arrangements, medical decisions, quality of life improvements, etc. You will work closely with the team as they use their skillsets to work with an often-difficult population who are incompetent in making independent decisions while respecting their choices as much as possible. In this position need to use your experience to seek to understand all the options before making decisions regarding the client’s medical consents, living arrangements, coordination of benefits.

This is a hybrid position that requires you to work primarly in the field, with regular travel to conduct home and facility visits and attending court hearings for clients in the Butler/ Warren County area. You will be will be required to regularly come into the office.

Shifts Available

Day Shift: Monday- Friday

• Telephonic On-Call Rotation with team 24/7 to provide consent to treat for medical needs of clients**
  
  

Pay: Starting at $18 to $22 per hour depending experiance

Training: Conducted 100% Onsite

We Offer Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off that can be taken once accrued with no waiting period
• Competitive Insurance coverages that include a zero co-pay medical plan
• Zero co-pay on certain routine prescription medications
• Employee education funds that advance career development
• Health Insurance - medical and prescription coverage, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  
  

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a caseload including all required documentation in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
• Make required visits to clients within their home setting (i.e., nursing home, group home, independent living, assisted living, apartment, house)
• Attend interdisciplinary care conferences
• Complete assessments for clients referred to the program
• Participate in court and legal processes pertaining to clients
• Maintain responsibility for clients' finances and applications for benefits as appropriate (i.e. work in coordination with Guardian of Estate, payee, trust officers, etc.
• After one year in this role, the Staff Guardian 1 is eligible to become a National Certified Guardian with the opportunity for advancement.
  
  

Hybrid Requirements

• Must have high-speed internet
• Must have an area of your home free of noise and distracts that can safely harbor clients information.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Associate degree or acceptable certification such as certified case manager, LPN, Licensed mental health counselor. LSW, Nurse, or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the related field working with diverse clients including elderly and those with mental health and intellectual disabilities diagnosis preferred. One-year social service experience working with individuals with mental health issues and/or developmental disabilities. With experience working with a variety of systems such as the courts, mental health, DD, medical, aging, protective services, and long-term care is preferred.

Guardianship certification must be obtained within 18 months of eligibility.

Must be an Ohio resident.

Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Background check & Drug Screening required

A positive attitude and passion for working with a diverse, adult (18 ) population