Guardianship Representative

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Bangor, Maine, United States
Base: $25.68 - $34.65 ph; stipend: $3.00ph include...
Not specified (likely on-site due to travel requirement).
Public guardianship and conservatorship duties
Person-centered care planning and documentation
Crisis intervention and resolution skills
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Guardianship Representative to provide professional social work services for eligible adults, focusing on public guardianship and conservatorship. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field and experience working with incapacitated adults, along with the necessary licensure. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Job Summary

  • This role involves performing professional social work for eligible adults, predominantly in the areas of public guardianship and conservatorship.
  • The position requires coordinating services including housing, employment, direct supports, and promoting community inclusion while maintaining accurate case records.
  • Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave, health insurance coverage, and retirement contributions.

Matching Summary

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The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Guardianship Representative to provide professional social work services for eligible adults, focusing on public guardianship and conservatorship. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field and experience working with incapacitated adults, along with the necessary licensure. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Salary

Base: $25.68 - $34.65 per hour; Stipend: $3.00/hour included; Additional: $1.00/hour with Masters degree

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Public guardianship and conservatorship duties
  • Person-centered care planning and documentation
  • Crisis intervention and resolution skills
  • Regular client visits and safety assessments
  • Medicaid Waiver program monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with incapacitated and dependent adults
  • Strong advocacy and decision-making abilities
  • Collaboration with protective services teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related behavioral science field
  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or eligibility for conditional licensure
  • Minimum one year experience working with incapacitated adults
  • Valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License
  • Not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions

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