What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Guardianship Specialist position at The Arc of NC?
Area Guardianship Specialist
Position Status: Full-Time
Location: Boone
Education Requirements: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in the field of psychology, social work, special education, or other field related to disabilities, the elderly, or substance abuse, or graduation from a four-year college or university in an unrelated field and two years’ experience in special education, social work, psychology, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience Requirements: The candidate must have professional experience in the field of I/DD and or Mental Health. The candidate must have some knowledge of social work principles, techniques, practices, and their application to individual needs and challenges. The ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and written, and plan and execute work effectively.
The Arc of NC is seeking an Area Guardianship Specialist. The candidate must be a motivated team player, flexible, creative, and hardworking, as well as have excellent problem solving and communication skills.
Responsibilities: An Area Guardianship Specialist provides guardianship support and services in compliance with the NC General Statute Chapter 35A. It requires substitute decision making, assisting individuals with informed decisions, advocating, monitoring, reporting, service record maintenance, relationship building, liaison activities, and sometimes the ability to mediate challenging positions. The candidate will be required to travel to residential facilities, homes of wards, and other settings and requires the ability to work independently.
The Arc is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Pay: $39,000.00 - $41,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39,000 - $41,500