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Allen County Guardianship Services Board Guardianship Services Board Case Manager in Lima, Ohio
Position: Guardianship Services Board Case Manager Employer: Allen County Guardianship Services Board Supervisor's Title: Guardianship Services Board Executive Director Employment Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt Employee
NATURE OF THE JOB
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Job Scope: Responsible for managing 20--30 guardianship cases appointed by the Allen County Probate Court. This position requires home, office, and telephone contact with clients, family members, and third parties; court appearances; and interventions as needed. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication with community partners.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Complete intakes to identify potential client needs, preferences, cultural and religious beliefs, views on death, and other existing supports involved in the client's life. Refer clients to appropriate treatment and service providers. Experience in direct clinical care, courts, or a related field is required. Comply with the Allen County Guardianship Services Board Standards of Practice Handbook. 50% of time | Daily
- Collaborate with community agencies, including the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen County, Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Allen County Job and Family Services, Lima Memorial Health System, Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, and mental health providers. Attend team meetings to facilitate person-centered guardianship decisions. 25% of time | Daily
- Maintain regular client contact, contacting clients monthly and more frequently based on the acuity of situations. 10% of time | Weekly
- Prepare court reports in a timely manner to remain in compliance with Probate Court rules and attend court hearings as required. 5% of time | Weekly
- Participate in working groups and/or committees to further the mission of the Board. 5% of time | Weekly
Provide on-call services after hours and on weekends as needed. 5% of time | Daily
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
- Interacts with employees and administration of the Guardianship Services Board through face-to-face meetings, telephone, and email on a daily basis.
- Collaborates daily with community partners, agencies, state and federal personnel, and the business community through face-to-face meetings, telephone, and email.
Interacts with families, individuals served, and the public through face-to-face meetings, telephone, and email on a weekly basis.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Decisions Made Independently:
- Routine consents from community providers
- Treatment plans, changes of providers, and referrals
Completion of Probate Court forms
Decisions Requiring Input or Approval:
- Adoption of Board policies
- Amputation, inpatient surgery, and end-of-life decisions
Major changes in service delivery
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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Skills and Abilities:
Develop plans to identify services and supports that benefit clients
Effectively communicate with families and other social supports involved with clients
Work collaboratively with representatives of the Allen County Probate Court
Participate in training, consultation, and activities that enhance the Board's mission and professional development
Network with other professionals in the area of guardianship
Meet regularly with the Executive Director to review caseloads and consult on decisions
Make consent decisions as a designee of the Board in accordance with internal policies
Perform other d