Guardian

About the role

LSSMN is the largest professional provider of Guardianship and Conservatorship in the state of Minnesota. As a Guardian Conservator, you 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 decision-making.
• 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 decision-making regarding medical emergencies and other sudden changes in client's 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 on-call schedule for client emergencies.

Requirements

• Two years’ experience with similar client populations and needs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Previous lived experience in making clear and unbiased thinking and decision-making 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.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $43,888, 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.
• A generous PTO plan, Paid Holidays, and 3 Float Days.
• Opportunities to continue professional development.
• An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!
• An outstanding reputation.
• Access to a statewide support network.
• Employer-sponsored accreditation through the Center for Guardianship Certification (CGC) (Must be obtained after one year of employment).