Guardian

Are you looking for deeply meaningful work helping people to live full and abundant lives Consider joining our Supported Decision Making & Guardianship Options team! LSSMN is the largest professional provider of Guardianship and Conservatorship in the state of Minnesota! As a Guardian Conservatoryou will carry out the duties of court appointed Guardian/Conservator as set forth in MN Statutes; provide financial management and/or ensure care for vulnerable adults in the Guardianship Options Program. A Guardian Conservatorwill carry a caseload of 3542 individuals that typically covers a geographic region of the state.

As a Guardian Conservator you will:

• Advocate for individuals for least restrictive life choices that enable them to live full and abundant lives.
• Work with individuals and families in the development and service delivery of supported decisionmaking
• Work closely with courts including annual reports
• Supervise and monitor client personal and health care. This can include authorizing medical therapy treatment support vocational and other services
• Sign legal documents such as consents admissions and lease agreements
• Work as a member of support team to ensure appropriate living environment and services
• Travel to visit clients at least monthly
• Provide substitute decisionmaking regarding medical emergencies and other sudden changes in clients situation
• Be responsible for the financial management and oversight of individuals assigned to them
• Work with financial team to oversee financial assets
• Be a member of an oncall schedule for client emergencies

As a Guardian Conservator we offer you:

• Annualsalary of $41000 based on experience
• An excellent benefits package that includes medical dental life vision 403(b) plan with a match wellness program and other ancillary plans
• Generous PTO plan Paid Holidays and 3 Float Days
• Opportunities to continue professional development
• An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive Positive Healthy and Fun!
• A diverse workplace
• An outstanding reputation
• Access to a statewide support network
• Employersponsored accreditation through the Center for Guardianship Certification (CGC) (Must be obtained after one year of employment)

GuardianConservator Job Requirements:

• Two years experience with similar client populations and needs
• Valid drivers license
• Previous lived experience in making clear and unbiased thinking and decisionmaking skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding best interest of client major financial transactions and life & death situations
• Extreme detail attention to communications accurate and timely documentation and billings.
• The successful candidate must be cleared by a Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) background study and have a drivers license; a Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) is required.

Lutheran Social Service MNis a dynamic social service organization serving children youth and families people with disabilities older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an EEO/AAP employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism discrimination bias and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.