Guardianship Specialist I

About the role

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Guardianship Specialist I to join our team. This role involves assessing individuals needing guardianship, exploring alternatives, and providing oversight of their care. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 2 years of professional case management experience, and certification by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC).

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule.
• Provides on-call coverage outside of regular business hours.
• Assesses the need for guardianship and explores alternatives.
• Coordinates all aspects of a person under guardianship’s life.
• Visits the person monthly and arranges for necessary services.
• Maintains professional relationships with court staff, agency attorneys, and other legal staff.
• Communicates with legal services to determine the best course of action.
• Attends court hearings and provides professional testimony.
• Manages the estate and/or financial affairs of the person under guardianship when applicable.
• Documents monthly status contacts and all facts and events related to the people under guardianship.
• Develops plans of services and various correspondences.
• Maintains professional and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicates with the aging population and persons with disabilities.
• Prepares legal documents under the direction of the regional attorneys.
• Tests and passes the FBI-based criminal fingerprint check through the JBCC.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license appropriate for the vehicle, passenger or cargo load.
• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and rules in the State of Texas.
• A minimum of 2 years’ professional case management experience.
• A minimum of two years’ work experience in interpretation or analysis of state or federal regulations.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%.
• Ability to work on-call and outside of regular business hours, including nights and weekends.
• Passes the FBI-based criminal fingerprint check through the JBCC.
• Pays for the exam and receives reimbursement for the JBCC certification exam.
• Pays for fingerprinting and receives reimbursement for the guardianship certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state law, regulations, policies, and rules relating to guardianship in the State of Texas.
• Knowledge of Texas Health and Human Services policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of community services and resources for people under guardianship.
• Skilled in working directly with, and knowledge of community services and resources.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicates and works with the aging population and persons with disabilities.
• Communicates and writes effectively, both verbally and in writing, complex information to a variety of individuals or groups.
• Develops professional reports and/or presentations utilizing Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint.
• Prepares legal documents under the direction of the regional attorneys.
• Testifies in court on behalf of the agency.
• Skilled with operating a computer and other common office equipment.
• Types and uploads data into an on-line computer database on a daily basis.

Skills

• Effective communication and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communication and working with the aging population and persons with disabilities.
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, complex information to a variety of individuals or groups.
• Developing professional reports and/or presentations utilizing Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint.
• Preparing legal documents under the direction of the regional attorneys.
• Testifying in court on behalf of the agency.
• Operating a computer and other common office equipment.
• Typing and uploading data into an on-line computer database on a daily basis.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement, and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Pay

$4,020.33 - $6,335.66 Monthly

Schedule

Day Shift

Contact Information

To apply, visit the HHSC website and complete the online application. For more information, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.