Conservator

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is 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 reward employees. Consider joining us!

Job Summary:

As a Guardian Conservator you will carry out the duties of a 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 Conservator will carry a caseload of 35-42 individuals that typically covers a geographic region of the state.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Work with financial team to oversee manage and liquidate financial assets as needed.
• Be responsible for the financial management and oversight of individuals assigned to them.
• Work closely with courts including attending accounting hearings.
• Sign legal documents such as consents admissions and lease agreements.
• 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 support decision-making.
• Supervise and monitor client personal and health care. This can include authorizing medical therapy treatment support vocational and other services.
• Work as a member of the support team to ensure appropriate living environment and services.
• Travel to visit clients at least monthly.
• Provide substitute decision-making regarding medical emergencies and other sudden changes in clients situations.
• Be a member of an on-call schedule for client emergencies.

Qualifications and Requirements:

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