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Job description
Adult Guardianship Case Manager 2
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Aging Services (DAS), Adult Guardianship Program (AGP) is seeking candidates for the position of Adult Guardianship Case Manager 2. This position is located in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia and will cover the additional counties of Clayton, DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale. Travel throughout the area will be required as needed.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Provides guardianship case management services in accordance with guardianship law, the probate court order and letters establishing guardianship, and Department policies and procedures.
Arranges for the support, care, education, health, and welfare of the guardianship client by developing care plans that provide coordination, implementation, and monitoring of services and/or supplies for the guardianship client.
Practices surrogate decision-making for the guardianship client that reflects least restrictive alternatives and taking in account the person's expressed desires and beliefs.
Considers the needs, wishes and resources available to the guardianship client when providing guardianship case management services.
Advocates on behalf of the guardianship client.
Works cooperatively with the guardianship client's trustee, conservator, representative payee, or other fiduciary individual to coordinate a plan to ensure the person's financial needs are met.
Provides information and education to guardianship clients, families, providers, agencies, professionals, and other stakeholders in the community in the assigned multi-county area.
Documents case management actions in the case record as required by Department policy.
Acts as a mandated reporter of cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and makes other reports as required by law, policy or procedure.
Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.
Core Competencies:
Provides services and information to and honors all of the State's commitments to internal and external customers by providing helpful, courteous, accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable service.
Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals and works as a team player within and across departments to achieve shared goals.
Treating others with dignity and respect, maintains a friendly demeanor and values the contributions of others.
Delivers consistently required business results and meet achievable yet aggressive goals.
Complies with quality standards and meets deadlines. Maintains focus on agency and State goals.
Displays honesty, accountability, and a strong commitment to his or her public duty and presents oneself as a credible representative of the agency and State to maintain the public trust.
Demonstrates ability to make sound judgments and develops effective, viable solutions to drive the effectiveness of the Department and State.
Has excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Is strongly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard applications typically used in a corporate office environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or one (1) year of experience at lower level Adult Guardianship CM 1 (SSP190); or position equivalent.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:
Experience working with a specific issue facing client populations such as family violence, crisis intervention, substance abuse, services to the elderly or disabled.
Bachelor's degree in a Human Services program.
Possession of a valid driver's license and consistent access to a vehicle for required work-related activities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.
Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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