Guardian Case Manager

Position Description

Department History Overview

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as Harris County Child Welfare to provide support services for children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention, intervention, and adult services.

Vision:

To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.

Guardian Case Manager Overview:

Under supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Guardian Case Manager will oversee and coordinate legal, medical, financial, social, and psychiatric case management services fulfilling the role and duties of Guardian for diverse populations of individuals with varying degrees of disabilities and challenging life circumstances who have been declared wards of Harris County.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and manages the Initial Ward Care Plan for all new guardianship cases which is tailored to meet the ward's individual needs and level of functioning for shelter, clothing, food, and medical, social, educational, legal and psychiatric care.
• Establishes and monitors living arrangements that are in the best interest of the ward.
• Coordinates and consents to medical and psychiatric treatment of the wards.
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive, accurate, and timely case documentation including petitions, court reports, correspondence, and case notes.
• Applies for all public and private financial and medical benefits.
• Fulfills the financial powers and duties of a Guardian Completes and updates Ward Care Plans, Residential Facility Agreements, Annual Reports, Annual Inventories and other documents accurately and timely.
• Provides on-going case management to ensure the well-being of wards assigned including conducting monthly visits and inspections of wards' residences.
• Upon the ward's death, ensures that all funeral arrangements are made, all documents related to the death of a ward are completed and filed appropriately, known family members and all parties involved in the funeral process are notified, attend funeral services, and ensures that the deceased ward is buried or cremated as timely as possible.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
  
  
  

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Social Science arena, e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field.
  
  
  

Experience:

• One (1) year of case management experience in a Social Service setting working with adults with varying degrees of disabilities and challenging life circumstances.
• Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Case Management Software
  
  
  

Licensure:

• Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license (Texas) and auto liability insurance
• Must pass the Judicial Branch Certification Commission's criminal history check to be certified as a Guardian Case Manager and obtain and maintain a Provisional Guardianship Certification. Failure to obtain and maintain the certification will result in termination of employment.
• Successfully complete the Texas Guardianship Certification Exam through the Texas Judicial Commission Certification Board within two (2) years of employment (Texas Government Code Chapter 155).
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of case management and administration, case management documentation and records management.
• Skill in empathizing, valuing and dealing successfully with the various types of physical and mental disabilities, distinctive cultural histories and unique needs of people of various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Self-disciplined, dependable, and able to work independently while prioritizing multiple projects, tasks, and demands.
• Maintains the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities.
• Establishes and maintain effective relationships with residential facilities, care providers, family members, benefit carriers, government officials and departments, community partners and resources, and the general public.
• Handles sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
• Communicates detailed and often sensitive information effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
  
  

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education:

• Master's Degree in a Social Science arena, e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field.
  
  
  

Licensure:

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW),
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW),
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC),
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
  
  
  

Language:

• Bilingual in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
  
  
  

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Regular
• Monday - Friday | 08:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
  
  
  

Salary:

• $45,177.60--$51,916.80 (Annually)
• Based on 26 Pay Periods
• Plus Mileage Reimbursement
  
  
  

Work Location:

• Harris County
  
  
  

Additional Information:

• Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 155.102 and 105.103, the case manager is required to obtain a Provisional Guardianship Certification from the Texas Judicial Branch Certification Commission in order to perform the following duties of this position. Employment may be suspended until the required certification is obtained. Failure to obtain the certification in a timely manner or maintain the certification obtained will result in termination of employment.
  
  
  

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.