Deputy Public Guardian Intake​/Caseworker Specialist -DAAS

Deputy Public Guardian Intake/Caseworker Specialist I

The Office of Public Guardian (OPG-DAAS) has an opening for a Deputy Public Guardian. We are looking for a dedicated individual who can work in this unique advanced-level social services professional position which includes fiscal conservator responsibility of managing the income and assets and coordinating the care, including the arrangement of placement and treatment of elderly and gravely disabled persons as appointed by the respective District Court.

You will perform face-to-face assessments, information gathering, report writing, guardianship planning, and conservatorship duties including monitoring client funds, documenting expenditures, and applying for and maintaining public benefits eligibility. You will also oversee the coordination of services to ensure the quality of services and care for the client.

This position is open to hybrid work options. The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries. Travel is required for this position. May be required to provide 24-hour on-call service. 24-hour on-call service assignments may be based on, and subject to, geographic employment location and/or agency demand.

• Serve as the initial point of contact for guardianship inquiries by screening calls and email referrals, collecting key information, and determining eligibility and priority level.
• Assess current and potential client/patient needs and also develop and implement plans to meet those needs.
• Monitor client funds, which includes managing client financial accounts or budget activities and providing fiscal information, and preparation of annual court accounting reports.
• Apply for and maintain public benefits eligibility.
• Prepare detailed case documentation including opening and closing cases, intake records, investigation summaries, case histories, activity logs, risk/needs assessments, social summaries, service plans, reports to the court, and correspondence.
• Provide clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expectations.
• Conduct monthly visits with clients and complete documentation.
• Collaborate and coordinate with service and medical providers.
• Perform field visits and determine the need for guardianship and/or health and well-being of an adult.
• Coordinate with and refer to community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the court, and/or other community partners for clients receiving services.

• Can use independent judgment and discretion.
• Be proactive.
• Has experience assessing physical, mental, social, or economic needs.
• Is detail-oriented.
• Can maintain objectivity.
• Can deal with situations with patience, tact, and professionalism.
• Can read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
• Can write comprehensive reports that are concise and understandable on financial transactions, social interactions, and medical conditions and adherence to care plans.
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
• Use investigative techniques and processes.
• Can work with and around potentially high risk mentally and emotionally unstable adults.
• Is able to handle exposure to substandard living areas including animal waste, vermin, odors, etc.

• Has four years of full-time education or professional work experience related to the care of vulnerable adults, including elderly adults and adults with disabilities or mental illnesses.

You will not only have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping the betterment of someone's life, but you will also receive great benefits.  to see the variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program the State of Utah offers.

The Office of Public Guardian (OPG) is a part of the Department of Health & Human Services. The Office of Public Guardian (OPG) provides guardianship and conservatorship services for adults who are unable to make basic life decisions for themselves due to…