Agency : Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Closing Date/Time: 07/21/2023
Salary: $4738-$6,964 monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted in English
Posting Identification Number 28724
Position Overview
We are looking for hard working individuals who are committed to serving the disabled citizens of Illinois. The ideal candidate will be involved in assessing adult individuals with disabilities in their day to day management of personal affairs. Additional responsibilities include offering advice and information on guardianship services to the public, providing referrals, and answering complaints and questions regarding rights and violations of service providers.
Job Responsibilities
1. Serves as representative from the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Office of the State Guardian. Manages an assigned caseload of court-referred developmentally disabled, mentally ill, aged ward adults. Conducts initial assessment to determine the type of care and treatment that best suits the wards’ interests. Provides consent for medical, surgical, hospitalization, and other activities/services for assigned wards.
2. Visits, assesses, and counsels wards at scheduled intervals ( at least quarterly) and travels to conduct visits. Determines ward’s needs and develops solutions. Reviews wards’ case records to ensure medical information, social histories, financial means and entitlements, and biographical information are current. Completes annual reports. Maintains current electronic case management notes and prepares relevant correspondence to document case management activities.
3. Assists with the preparation of public benefits applications for wards. Prepares reports and other court documents for use in court at the discretion of the Office of State Guardian Attorney. Appears in circuit court and testifies on behalf of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission in probate or mental health proceedings.
4. Translates functions/procedures into Spanish for individuals who cannot speak or read English.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in a related social science field.
2. Requires two (2) years professional service in a social services area.
3. Requires ability to communicate using Spanish on a colloquial level.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prefers elementary knowledge of federal and state disability laws and procedures
2. Prefers more than two (2) years of professional service in a social services area
3. Prefers two (2) years of experience using knowledge of federal and state disability laws and procedures such as Mental Health Code, Confidentialiy Act, Nursing Home Reform Act, Education for Handicapped Children, Rehabilitation Act, Probate Act, Health Care Surrogate Act, and Power of Attorney Law.
4. Prefers two (2) years of experience maintaining good functional relationships with voluntary or professional organizations, county and city governmental agencies, and or Department of Human Services.
5. Prefers elementary knowledge of computer including use of Microsoft office and data base programs for ease and ability to take case notes and other relevant communications via a computer.
6. Prefers 1-2 years of experience with preparation of public benefits for wards.
Employment Conditions
1. Requires successful completion of background check and fingerprinting
2. Requires valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
3. Requires ability to work outside normal business hours and weekends
4. Must successfully complete the National Guardianship Foundation Course and exam and receive certification within 12 months of employment
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00
Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave Hines, IL 60141-7000
Agency Contact:
Carmen Arnberger
Email: carmen.arnberger@illinois.gov
phone #:217-782-8422
Job Family: Social Services
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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