Guardian Assistant

Guardian Assistant

Commonwealth Guardian Services

Coverage Area: Lehigh, Berks, Northampton, Schuylkill, and Monroe Counties, PA

· Salary Range --$20 to $25 Hourly

· Part-time

Job Location

Lehigh, Berks, Northampton, Schuylkill, and Monroe Counties, PA

Education Level

High School

Job Description: Under the direction of the Principal of Commonwealth Guardian Services (“CGS”), the Guardian Assistant performs a variety of functions and activities in the social service context. This position requires the desire to advocate, a high level of organization, the ability to multi-task, and the willingness to take initiative. A Guardian Assistant has specified duties such as determining the current condition and needs of the incapacitated person.

Requirements: Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team. Have good interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet required deadlines. Experience/knowledge with a variety of Human/Social Service agencies and systems is a plus. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is required. Current FBI, Criminal History and Child Abuse clearances will be required at the time of hire. Employees must be willing to update clearances as per regulations. The employee must be legally authorized to drive a motor vehicle in the State of Pennsylvania. They must have a valid Driver's License and must have current automobile insurance. A 3-year driver record check is required at time of hire, and it must be updated annually. Recommended automobile coverage with the following limits, $100,000/$300,000 for liability and $100,000 for property damage. The employee must be able and willing to drive to his/her designated facilities within the Coverage Area. Employee must reside in one of the Counties in the Coverage Area.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for assisting the CGS’ Guardians in determining personal safety, medical and mental health services, living environment, and lifestyle accommodations for all individuals for which CGS has been court appointed as guardian;
• Maintain a written record of contacts, occurrences and all decisions to include the factors considered in making a decision;
• Maintain file records for each individual;
• Obtain preferences from each ward relating to their medical treatment issues, living accommodations and lifestyle issues;
• Ensure that each ward's personal and medical history files are current and complete;
• Ensure that each ward is living in a safe environment;
• Ensure that each ward has current goals and objectives;
• Maintain positive working relationship with caregivers;
• Maintain working relationships with services providers, nursing and personal care facilities, and rehabilitation facilities;
• Makes effective use of their energies, resources and talents in promoting the objectives, values and vision of the organization;
• Helps coordinate and disseminate information;
• Works with supervisor in establishing and implementing firm priorities, goals and strategies;
• Helps facilitate and foster effective and supportive relationships between individuals receiving services and CGS.
• Perform duties and discharge obligations in accordance with state and federal law;
• Solicit guidance, opinion and direction from other individuals who have personal and/or professional knowledge of the ward's needs

Physical Requirements: Frequent communications, verbal and written, frequent sitting, standing; visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.

Other: Must reside in one of the noted Coverage Areas. All other duties as assigned

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 6 per week

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in one of the counties in the Coverage Area?

Experience:

• Social work related: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $20 - $25