Guardian Case Manager
Under the supervision of the Adult Services Program Supervisor, the Guardian Case Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating case management services in legal, medical, financial, social, and psychiatric matters. They serve as the appointed Guardian for incapacitated adults with varying disabilities and challenging life circumstances who have been declared wards of Harris County.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develops, implements, and manages the Initial Ward Care Plan for all new guardianship cases which is tailored to meet the ward's individual needs and level of functioning for shelter, clothing, food, medical, social, educational, legal and psychiatric care.
- Establishes and monitors living arrangements that are in the best interest of the ward.
- Coordinates and consents to medical and psychiatric treatment of the wards.
- Prepares and maintains comprehensive, accurate, and timely case documentation including petitions, court reports, correspondence, and case notes.
- Applies for all public and private financial and medical benefits.
- Fulfills the financial powers and duties of a Guardian Completes and updates Ward Care Plans, Residential Facility Agreements, Annual Reports, Annual Inventories and other documents accurately and timely.
- Provides on-going case management to ensure the well-being of wards assigned including conducting monthly visits and inspections of wards' residences.
- Upon the ward's death, ensures that all funeral arrangements are made, all documents related to the death of a ward are completed and filed appropriately, known family members and all parties involved in the funeral process are notified, attend funeral services, and ensures that the deceased ward is buried or cremated as timely as possible.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.