Corporate Guardianship of Person Representative/Case Manager
Job in
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53244, USA
Listing for:
Life Navigators
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-26
Job specializations:
-
Social Work
Community Health, Patient/Health Advocate, Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 58000 USD Yearly
USD
42000.00
58000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Corporate Guardianship of Person Representative / Case Manager
We have been named a “2026 Best Places to Work” by the Milwaukee Business Journal! We are honored to rank among the best in the area for the eighth year in a row.
Life Navigators is a small but mighty agency that works with kids and individuals with disabilities to ensure they are living safe, happy, and healthy lives in our amazing community. At Life Navigators, we believe our employees should lead balanced lives, and we offer employees the flexibility to do so through hybrid work. Our team is supportive and encouraging of each other.
Employees, board members, and our partners are committed to giving individuals with varying abilities the opportunity to live lives that have purpose and meaning. Together, we are impacting over 4,200 kids, adults, and families each year and are motivated to continue to do so.
Life Navigators is looking to hire a Guardianship Program Coordinator to join our dedicated team. Life Navigators mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental and related disabilities, their families, and the greater Milwaukee community through information, education, and life planning programs.
Our Guardianship Program Coordinators have a caseload of 35-40 individuals, ages 18 and up, in Milwaukee County and the surrounding area. The Guardianship Program Coordinator provides informed substitute decision-making for the individuals on their caseload related to social support, medical care, and placement. Our team of Guardianship Program Coordinators advocate for the individuals we serve to ensure their independence, needs, desires and rights, and personal choices are balanced with the individual’s best interest.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide direct support, intervention, advocacy, and technical assistance services to individuals with disabilities, in need of legal guardianship of the person, services. Provide consistent oversight of services addressing health, physical, emotional, financial needs, and resolving crisis issues that impact each consumer’s health, safety, and well‑being. Provide ongoing support and advocacy to each consumer.Make decisions regarding the health, safety, and well‑being of the consumers served. Coordinate services with consumers’ network and care team to develop a service plan that reflects person‑centered planning in the least restrictive environment.Create a network of support and cooperation between families, professionals, and community agencies involved in the well‑being of each consumer served.Complete required monthly visits and completion of timely documentation and reporting. Report any unusual findings to a supervisor and the consumers’ care team.Continually reevaluate consumers’ well‑being to identify additional needs (functional and environmental) that are not addressed in their current care plan.Coordinate with Aging and Disability Services, Adult Protective Services, My Choice Wisconsin, Waukesha County and other authorities when consumer situations warrant. Work with the legal system and attend court hearings to advocate for consumer’s needs and complete required reporting and documentation.Maintain accurate information and documentation, including conducting assessments and preparing reports, correspondence, and program documentation for Life Navigators purposes and for funding sources with emphasis on timely documentation.Document all actions taken and time spent on behalf of each consumer in the program database. Ensure safe and confidential handling of consumer documentation, reviewing documents for completion prior to filing and timely reporting.Provide information, education, and assistance services to individuals, families, and the community.Develop, organize, and conduct public information, education, and outreach presentations for individuals with developmental disabilities, families, and professionals to increase the community’s knowledge of developmental disabilities and services.Administer policies and procedures effectively and performs related duties as required or delegated by supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field. Master’s degree preferred.Minimum of two years’…
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