Social Worker - Guardianship & Conservatorship

Browning & Associates, P. C. is a professional guardianship firm located in Bingham Farms, Michigan, serving clients in the Southeast Michigan and Lansing areas. We serve as professional guardians, conservators, and trustees for people with cognitive impairments. We support clients with decisions about all aspects of their lives: residential, financial, health, and well-being. We are a dynamic group of 14 people. We have a strong culture of collaboration, teamwork, excellence, respect, and integrity. Our Guardian Representatives help adults with cognitive impairments have the best quality of life. Compensation: $30 - $40 hourly Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related fieldExperience in legal or social services preferredStrong understanding of guardianship and conservatorship laws in Michigan and national guardianship standardsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentExperience working with traumatically brain-injured or developmentally disabled individualsProven ability to manage sensitive and confidential informationAnnual certification is requiredAble to work in challenging situations. The job includes driving to appointments and taking clients to appointments. Driver’s license and insurance requiredAble to navigate stairsThis is a hybrid role - some work is in the community, some can be done at home Responsibilities Daily duties consist of assisting the Guardian with making arrangements for the care and custody of the client (an impaired adult with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or dementia) by making sure their daily needs are met and they are getting the care they need.DetailsEnsure compliance with state regulations and legal requirementsProvide guidance and support to clients and their familiesMake decisions using best judgment in key areas of the client’s life, and follow through on decisions made for wards such as living arrangements, medical decisions, quality of life improvements, etc.Maintain accurate and confidential case recordsManage and maintain a caseload of clients and complete all required documentation under the supervision of the Director of Guardianship ServicesMake visits to clients within and outside their home setting (i.e., nursing home, group home, independent living, assisted living, apartment, house, public environments, etc.).Coordinate and/or attend interdisciplinary care conferencesAttend medical appointmentsProvide oversight of the client's plan of careParticipate and attend required company meetingsManage multiple and conflicting schedules to ensure meetings are scheduled with required participants, locations, technology, etc.Ensure requests for responses and other feedback are met, proactively check deadlines on incoming requests, and use best judgment in making decisionsMaintain confidentiality