Job description
Guardianship Navigator – Limited Term
$42,028/ year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits.
James City County’s Social Services Department seeks an individual to perform responsible work providing support and assistance to the court-appointed guardians of incapacitated adults. The goal of the Greater Williamsburg Guardianship Navigator program is to assist guardians in utilizing services to meet the incapacitated adult they are responsible for, and to promote effective partnerships among public and private agencies to provide resources and support to guardians and incapacitated adults.
Responsibilities:
· Counsels and provides services to guardians of incapacitated adults by assessing needs and arranging necessary services to provide support, education and information.
· Provides in-depth information and education regarding resources available to meet the basic needs of incapacitated adults for whom the guardian(s) are providing care.
· Assists in the development of an information and referral system to assist guardians, such as information packets, a referral database, and other tools to support providers and convey information on available resources.
· Participates in both outreach and education activities to establish a more formalized network of support for local guardian caregivers.
· Develops partnerships with and provides in-service trainings to community agencies who may interact with guardians and incapacitated adults, such as the 9th District Circuit Court, Colonial Behavioral Health, Peninsula Agency on Aging, Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health, hospital systems, local attorneys including guardian ad litem, and other private and public agencies to provide a holistic approach to serving relative caregivers and families.
· Works closely with James City County Department of Social Services, York-Poquoson Department of Social Services, and City of Williamsburg Department of Human Services to ensure appropriate referrals are made for services outside of guardianship needs.
· Develops and implements a volunteer program to recruit, train, and maintain unpaid guardians who will serve as decision makers for incapacitated, indigent adults.
Requirements:
· Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field and some related human services experience.
· The ideal candidate will have general knowledge of the guardianship system, guardianship policies and reform initiatives, and will be skilled at connecting with citizens to enhance the safety, stability, and wellbeing of families affected by guardianship through advocacy, education, and community collaboration.
· Must possess, or obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
· Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
· Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
· Ability to analyze and use judgment in accomplishing diversified duties; think independently within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents.
Click herefor full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.
Only online applications to our website will be considered. To apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42,028.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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