Public Guardian

About the position

This is an FLSA exempt, Board of Supervisor appointed position located in Carson City, Nevada. Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, administers, and directs the operation of the functions of the Office of the Public Guardian; manages and directs guardianship, representative payee, and support services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Office of the Public Guardian.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises the day-to-day activities of assigned support staff.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Receives referrals from government entities, law enforcement, medical institutions, and the general public for guardianship services for proposed protected persons; reviews information to determine whether proposed protected person meets requirements for appointment of Public Guardian; works with legal counsel to file appropriate documents to initiate guardianship proceedings.
• Assesses the financial and physical needs of clients to make eligibility determinations and coordinate available community resources and professional care, including medical, placement, legal needs and daily living skills, to meet client needs to maintain optimum quality of life and care within available resources.
• Upon court appointment, manages the estate of protected persons, including receipt of income, payment of expenses and claims, inventory of property, sale of property if necessary, investment of income as appropriate; and winds up affairs and administers estates when necessary.
• Upon court appointment, secures and maintains government and other benefits on behalf of the protected person as appropriate, including Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Disability.
• Confers with and coordinates assigned activities with service providers in various public and private organizations to ensure that resources are appropriately utilized and that all clients receive the most effective provision of services.
• Interacts with the courts and all entities involved in the legal process.
• Receives and monitors court ordered assignments from inception to completion and final discharge by the court.
• Serves on task forces and committees promoting protective services and senior related issues.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures and other written materials, including necessary annual reports and accountings to the court.
• Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations related to assigned functions; evaluates their impact upon departmental activities and develops and implements policy and procedural changes as required.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Drives a personal or City motor vehicle to attend off-site meetings, visit off-site locations and conduct other Public Guardian business.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, clients, public, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community resource stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business or public administration, social science, behavioral science or a field related to the work.
• Four (4) years of full-time professional experience in either asset management and distribution or social service delivery preferably involving public guardianship or similar functions, such as Medicaid or aging and disability services, one (1) year of which was in a supervisory role.
• Valid driver's license.
• Certified Guardian with the Center for Guardianship Association at time of appointment, or within one year of appointment.

Benefits

• Participation in the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).