Compass Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a Guardianship Caseworker.

Compass Mission: To help individuals and families build better lives and a stronger community.

We provide a work-life balance and offer great benefits & opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities:

Secure all personal documentation and records in the agency safe.

Documental All case activities in Credible, maintain original court documents in paper file and scan required documents into Electronic Record/Guardian Documents file on behalf of the ward.

Adhere to required time frames for Probate paperwork.

Advocate and maintain all communication with the attorney assigned to the case.

Maintain consistent communication with supervisor

A minimum of monthly visits to the ward to monitor the care the ward is receiving in the community, group home or nursing home. Collect and review medical information and make informed decisions regarding proper medical care.

Participate and advocate with nursing home staff at their plan of care meetings. Ensure that the ward's living environment is clean and safe, and they are in the least restrictive placement for their current level of care.

Apply for all benefits and entitlements for the ward that shall include VA benefits, Medicaid, Social Security and Pension benefits.

Communicate and coordinate with the ward's family on decisions regarding their loved one that can include preneed and end of life decisions.

Assess and advocate for any cultural and religious practices that the ward and family may require in providing for their spiritual needs and making end of life decisions.

Assess for signs or verbal reports of abuse or neglect and report all incidents to the proper authorities.

Understand a mental status exam as it relates to cognitive impairment.

Gather third party information during the assessment to collaborate need to Guardianship.

Contact family and significant other to discuss and gather information for the Guardianship application process.

Informs the court of significant changes in the case and files required reports with the court in a timely fashion.

Maintain a basic understanding of entitlements and benefits programs and how to apply for needed benefits.

Understanding Medicare and Medicaid rules as they pertain to nursing home placements, spend downs, and medical services provided under the ward's applicable insurance carrier.

Maintain a basic understanding of the differences between indigent case and estate cases.

Completes the appropriate application for the Probate Court within 10 days of the assessment.

Communicates and provides up to date accurate informati

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