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The ideal person in this position will be skilled in communicating with and providing compassionate care to the wards (most of whom are elderly). You must be able to advocate for the wards and also work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and entities who provide services to the wards. This advocacy and the performance of the job duties must be carried out within the legal guidelines and restrictions that are established for the Public Guardian.
Because this person must track the finances of wards, good bookkeeping skills are necessary, and the incumbent must be proficient using Microsoft Excel. This Excel and other computer proficiency spills over to other duties that this position may perform in the realms of accounts payables (A/P), accounts receivables (A/R), and grant tracking for the department. This position also requires the employee to drive regularly as part of their duties, making it a safety-sensitive position that is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity to provide services to these wards, be sure to apply at www.churchillcountynv.gov/careers. The original application deadline was February 20, 2024, but applications will continue to be received until the position is filled.
Consider joining the Churchill County team! The county pays 100% of the retirement contribution to PERS on your behalf (33.5% over and above your wage, equivalent to $15,500/year). The county pays 100% of the employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $11,050/year). AND you will not have Social Security taken out of your paycheck, which results in an additional 6% take-home pay (equivalent to $2,700/year).
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This class is distinguished from the Human Services Caseworker series in that the former performs duties and responsibilities specifically related to public guardianship.
Essential Functions
- Regular and reliable attendance at work.
- Investigates newly appointed guardianship cases; interviews family members, physicians, psychiatric social workers, lawyers, and others to assess needs of ward, and resolve problems.
- Consults with physicians, community social services or health care services to arrange for placement of wards; personally places wards in care facilities; provides transportation to wards as required.
- Investigates estates of wards to locate, inventory, and secure real and personal property and financial assets; requests appraisals of personal property and makes arrangements for storage; submits comprehensive inventory report to the court. May testify in court.
- Applies for all financial benefits and assistance to which ward is entitled, such as social security, veteran's and retirement benefits or welfare assistance; collects debts due to ward; reviews claims against ward's assets; recommends liquidation of real and personal property to satisfy debts or to provide care for ward.
- Maintains personal and telephone contact with ward to determine special needs, such as clothing or other personal items and spending money; determines feasibility of visits in homes of relatives.
- Visits board and care facilities to evaluate their ongoing suitability as placement facilities for wards; establishes and updates care plans as necessary.
- Assists with the performance of Public Guardian duties, when the appointed Public Guardian is unavailable
- Manages medical decisions and locates appropriate medical services; supervises visits with estranged family members, as directed by the guardian.
- Assists in administering estates after wards have passed away.
- Interacts with the courts and all entities involved in the legal process, as necessary.
- Confers with and coordinates assigned activities with service providers in various public and private organizations to ensure that resources are appropriately utilized and that all clients receive the most effective provision of services.
- Maintains accurate records and files for Public Guardian cases and other Social Services functions, including the performance of accounts payable/receivable and grants administration and tracking as required by County, State and Federal funding requirements.
- Prepares a variety of written correspondence, reports, and other written materials; prepares court documents at the direction of the District Attorney's Office.
- Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
- Drives a personal or county motor vehicle to attend off-site meetings, visit off-site locations and conduct other Public Guardian business.
- Completes accounts payable and receivables for guardianship responsibilities and for ward assets; completes other accounts payable and receivables as directed.
- Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, clients, public, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
Qualifications
- Bookkeeping and accounting practices.
- Principles and practices of case management, social work and social service provision.
- Investigative techniques and practices.
- Principles and practices of estate property accounting and money management.
- Applicable laws, codes and regulations; computer applications related to the work.
- Record management principles and practices.
- Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often in situations which may be stressful.
- Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
- Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
- Understanding laws and regulations relating to assigned functions.
- Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Interviewing and investigating to make appropriate eligibility determinations and case management decisions.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
- Using tact, discretion and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Speaking English effectively to communicate in person or over the telephone.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets
- Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
- Nevada Driver's License.
- Guardianship and other related certifications as may be required.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the phone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another.
Must work standby as assigned, requiring the incumbent to be on-call during off-duty hours and to respond immediately via cellphone and, if necessary, in person within 60 minutes in the event of a callout.
Conditions of Employment
- Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
- New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
- Churchill County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
DISCLAIMER:Churchill County provides benefits to regular employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time, regular positions (depending on job). Most part time positions provide no benefits.
No Nevada state income tax
Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada - Churchill County contributes 33.5% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement. Churchill County contributes 50.0% of an eligible Police Member's salary for retirement. Retirement benefits are available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will receive Social Security contributions and will not be enrolled in PERS.
Deferred Compensation Plans
Employees can also participate in the VOYA 457 deferred compensation plan, which is funded by the employee. This allows the employee to save money in pre-tax dollars toward retirement.
Cafeteria Health Coverage Plan – Full-time employees' health insurance begins the first of the month after one month of employment. (Employees must work an average 30 or more hours per week on a regular basis to qualify for health insurance coverage.)
The county offers a "Cafeteria" health plan to full-time employees, which allows employees to pick and choose the best health plan for them and their family. The county offers three health plans - a base PPO plan with a $1,500 deductible, a "buy-up" PPO plan with a $750 deductible, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $2,700 deductible and a Health Savings Account (HSA), to which the county contributes $167 per month. In addition, the county also provides the following: a prescription plan, a dental plan, and a vision plan. The county currently contributes 100% of the employee premiums for the base PPO plan and the HDHP, as well as for the prescription, dental, and vision plans. Employees who elect dependent coverage pay 100% of the dependent premiums - employees can elect to have those premiums deducted in pre-tax dollars.
Vacation Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled to work 40 hours per week accrue 8 hours per month of annual (vacation) leave per year. Part-time, regular county employees accrue annual (vacation) leave vacation at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked. Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service up to a maximum of 240 hours (30 days) per year. While on probation an employee is not granted vacation leave for the first six months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time and will be credited with 48 hours of vacation leave after six months of employment in their regular position.
Sick Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled 10 hours of sick leave per month, with no maximum accrual. Part-time, regular employees accrue sick leave at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked.
HOLIDAYS - Regular county employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per calendar year including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and Christmas Day. In addition, County employees are entitled to one floating holiday per year, to be used at a time agreed to by the employee and his or her supervisor. (Regular, part-time employees receive prorated holidays based on the number of hours normally worked.)
Tuition Reimbursement
Churchill County values it's employees and empowers all employees to enhance their skills by taking job-related college courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars. To that end, for regular employees the county has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $1,200 per year in educational expenses.
