Guardian

Are you looking for deeply meaningful work helping people to live full and abundant lives? Consider joining our Supported Decision Making & Guardianship Options team! LSSMN is the largest professional provider of Guardianship and Conservatorship in the state of Minnesota! As a Guardian Conservator you will carry out the duties of court appointed Guardian/Conservator as set forth in MN Statutes; provide financial management, and/or ensure care for vulnerable adults in the Guardianship Options Program. A Guardian Conservator will carry a caseload of 35-42 individuals that typically covers a geographic region of the state. As a Guardian Conservator, you will: * Advocate for individuals for least restrictive life choices that enable them to live full and abundant lives. * Work with individuals and families in the development and service delivery of supported decision-making

• Work closely with courts, including annual reports.
• Supervise and monitor client personal and health care. This can include

authorizing medical, therapy, treatment, support, vocational, and other services.

• Sign legal documents such as consents, admissions, and lease agreements.
• Work as a member of support team to ensure appropriate living environment

and services.

• Travel to visit clients at least monthly
• Provide substitute decision-making regarding medical emergencies and other

sudden changes in client's situation. * Be responsible for the financial management and oversight of individuals assigned to them.

• Work with financial team to oversee financial assets.
• Be a member of an on-call schedule for client emergencies.

As a Guardian Conservator, we offer you:

• Annual salary of $43,888, based on experience.
• An excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, vision,

403(b) plan with a match, wellness program, and other ancillary plans.

• Generous PTO plan, Paid Holidays, and 3 Float Days
• Opportunities to continue professional development.
• An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!
• A diverse workplace
• An outstanding reputation
• Access to a statewide support network
• Employer-sponsored accreditation through the Center for Guardianship

Certification (CGC) (Must be obtained after one year of employment) Guardian Conservator Job Requirements:

• Two years’ experience with similar client populations and needs
• Valid driver’s license
• Previous lived experience in making clear and unbiased thinking and

decision-making skills. * Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding best interest of client, major financial transactions, and life & death situations. * Extreme detail attention to communications, accurate and timely documentation, and billings. * The successful candidate must be cleared by a Bureau of Criminal Affairs

• BCA) background study and have a drivers’ license; a Motor Vehicle Check
• MVR) is required.

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!