Description
Position Summary:
· Perform agency care and monitoring requirements of clients/wards who Caring Connection Guardianship (CCG) have been appointed by the courts as payee, guardians, or conservator. Oversee and carry out court appointed responsibilities for fiscal management of client’s/ward’s assets. Act as an advocate for clients/wards in all areas of their lives as needed. Offer testimony and fulfill visitation contact and oversight per court and state regulations. Interact with community agencies. · This position will oversee and manage all CCG Case Managers. · Interface with the CFO on the fiscal aspects.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Development · Lead team members to implement strategies relevant to program. · Identify opportunities to expand existing services. · Serve on agency and community committees as assigned.
Supervision · Assist with recruiting and hiring team members. · Mentor and train team members to effectively fulfill their duties and responsibilities. · Oversees annual trainings required for team members. · Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with team members. · Coach, counsel, discipline and evaluate CCG team members. · Reconcile team members’ attendance records after the completion of each pay period.
Finance · Assist in preparation of annual operating budget for assigned area of responsibility. · Ensure monthly expenses remain within budget. · Assist in providing information, reviewing and editing grants/contract applications and follow-up reports. · Participate in organization-wide fundraising events as assigned.
Community Outreach · Participate in professional associations and community collaborative committees related to assigned programs. · Attend agency annual and special events.
Program · Attend required meetings on behalf of CC, annual care conferences of DHS clients/wards and other related care meetings for CCG clients/wards. · Follow contract and best practice guidelines as set by Probate law for all clients/wards of CCG regarding home visitation and personal contact. · Make funeral arrangements as necessary. · Complete all agency and contractual paperwork on a timely basis, keep client/wards records updated and current, and provide all necessary paperwork required to prove that services are being provided on a timely basis. · Attend Court hearings as required being prepared to offer testimony if necessary. · Monitor Medicaid re-determination and spend downs. Complete annual guardianship reports on a timely basis. · Provide consent to treat authorizations as needed to medical providers. Give consent for medications. · Provide case management duties to link clients/wards to services and to provide appropriate placements in the least restrictive environment for clients/wards and families. · Advocate for all clients’/wards needs in the capacity as guardian and conservator. · Understand and manage client/wards investments, annuities and certificates of deposit. · As Conservator, manage the maintenance and if necessary, the sale of property. · Schedule on-call phone rotation.
Other Duties · Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- BS/BSW required, MSW preferred.
· Ability to complete multiple duties and tasks correctly and on time without being prompted. · Ability to use Information Technology, including the internet, social media, Microsoft Office Suite products. · Ability to learn and use program specific computer applications. · Ability to work with team members and others to research, plan and implement initiatives to develop new and existing service.
- Possess excellent organizational and writing skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse population of clients and community systems.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Knowledge of Michigan Probate laws.
Minimum Education and Experience:
· BS/BSW required, MSW preferred · 1-2 years prior experience
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Valid Driver’s License, a working motor vehicle, and proof of current vehicle insurance.
- Undergo and successfully pass a State of Michigan LIEN Check and Central Registry Clearance.
- Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Screen.
- Negative TB Test upon hire with follow-up TB tests as required by Caring Connection policy.
- Undergo a background check with no recent felony convictions and no abuse/neglect convictions.