Guardianship Case Manager

Job description

Description STATUS: Non-Exempt: HOURLY RATE: up to $23.18 per hour SUMMARY: Come join us as we take on the challenges and opportunities of longer life by safeguarding vulnerable older adults from abuse. Our Lifespan Guardianship program provides a mechanism for personal and financial decision making when older adults no longer have capacity and when the adult lacks a trusted ally to make decisions on their behalf. Under general direction, this position is responsible for providing case management and guardianship services to vulnerable adults age 60 and older and when Lifespan has either been appointed by the court as the legal guardian or Monroe County Adult Protective Services has been appointed and delegates Guardianship case management to Lifespan. This active position is responsible for making personal and financial decisions on behalf of assigned clients. the case manager typically carries a caseload of between 20-25 clients. Responsibilities of this position include a minimum of four client visits during a calendar year and monthly visits when APS is the appointed guardian. Service meetings occur within the client’s home, during medical practice office visits, at hospitals,...