What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guardian - Evanston, WY (and surrounding area) position at Wyoming Guardianship Corporation?
ABOUT US
Wyoming Guardianship is a dynamic social services organization serving Wyoming residents with disabilities. Working in this field is both rewarding and challenging and requires an individual with tenacity, passion, and trustworthiness. This is an opportunity to truly impact the lives of the clients you work with.
If you are interested in working with an organization that has learning & growing opportunities, a very flexible work environment, and working remotely - we may be the perfect fit for you! Our organizational culture revolves around flexibility, transparency, honesty and the ability to dress for your day. Our organization offers a generous amount of PTO and 12.5 paid holidays per year! WGC also offer a supplemental plan for health benefits through Aflac as well as Vision, and Dental and Simple IRA retirement program for those that meet the criteria.
About the Work
In joining our team as a Guardian, you will have a unique opportunity to directly make a difference in the lives of our clients by connecting with them and making life decisions for whom WGC serves as guardian while keeping with the National Guardianship Association (NGA) Standards of Practice and Ethical Guidelines and Wyoming Statute.
This position is a remote working position. You have the autonomy and ability to work from your home office in. WGC will provide computer, cell phone and office supplies. Travel is required to visit clients on a monthly basis and travel is determined based on where we hire at without the state of Wyoming and where the client caseload will be. We are looking for candidates in the following areas of Wyoming: Evanston, WY and a general surroundings area within a 3 hour drive to Evanston.
A Day in the Life:
- Be the clients advocate by communicating and collaborating with the clients family members, providers, cases managers, therapist or any other care giver that work with the client to ensure that their care is the least restrictive and complies with Wyoming law and NGA standards.
- Visit with your clients on a monthly basis either on site or via virtually as well as attend plan of care or treatment team meetings via in person or remotely.
- Document interactions and billable time with your client or any of their providers/team in WGC's database and provide documentation to WGC to ensure timely semi-annual court reporting.
- Collaborate as a team and under the guidance of the Director of Life Management Services
You’re a great Match for this Role if:
· You have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field
· You have at least one year of experience working with people who have mental illness, developmental disability, substance abuse disorder, brain injury, and/or dementia
· You are willing to become a Nationally Certified Guardian
· You’re organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
· You’re known for clear, complete and professional communication – both written and verbal.
· You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and virtual software programs such as Zoom.
· If you are selected, you are required to submit to a background investigation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,000.00 - $45,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $43,000 - $45,500