Guardian

Are you looking for deeply meaningful work helping people to live full and abundant lives? Consider joining our Supported Decision Making & Guardianship Options team! LSSMN is the largest professional provider of Guardianship and Conservatorship in the state of Minnesota! As a Guardian Conservator you will carry out the duties of court appointed Guardian/Conservator as set forth in MN Statutes; provide financial management, and/or ensure care for vulnerable adults in the Guardianship Options Program. A Guardian Conservator will carry a caseload of 35-42 individuals that typically covers a geographic region of the state.

As a Guardian Conservator, you will:

• Advocate for individuals for least restrictive life choices that enable them to live full and abundant lives.
• Work with individuals and families in the development and service delivery of supported decision-making
• Work closely with courts, including annual reports.
• Supervise and monitor client personal and health care. This can include authorizing medical, therapy, treatment, support, vocational, and other services.
• Sign legal documents such as consents, admissions, and lease agreements.
• Work as a member of support team to ensure appropriate living environment and services.
• Travel to visit clients at least monthly
• Provide substitute decision-making regarding medical emergencies and other sudden changes in client's situation.
• Be responsible for the financial management and oversight of individuals assigned to them.
• Work with financial team to oversee financial assets.
• Be a member of an on-call schedule for client emergencies.

As a Guardian Conservator, we offer you:

• Hourly pay rate of $21.70/hour, based on experience.
• An excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, wellness program, and other ancillary plans.
• Generous PTO plan, Paid Holidays, and 3 Float Days
• Opportunities to continue professional development.
• An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!
• A diverse workplace
• An outstanding reputation
• Access to a statewide support network
• Employer-sponsored accreditation through the Center for Guardianship Certification (CGC) (Must be obtained after one year of employment)

Guardian Conservator Job Requirements:

• Two years’ experience with similar client populations and needs
• Valid driver’s license
• Previous lived experience in making clear and unbiased thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding best interest of client, major financial transactions, and life & death situations.
• Extreme detail attention to communications, accurate and timely documentation, and billings.
• The successful candidate must be cleared by a Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) background study and have a drivers’ license; a Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) is required.

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve**. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!**

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