Guardianship Representative

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

. Serve as a public guardian and/or conservatorship representative for individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAugusta • Maine • United StatesJunior💰 $26 - $35 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public guardianship and conservatorship, advocating for individuals' rights and coordinating services across medical, legal, and mental health disciplines. Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field and possesses or is eligible for Licensed Social Worker (LSW) licensure.

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Public GuardianshipConservatorship RepresentationLicensed Social Worker (LSW)Asset ManagementBehavioral Science

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Hard Skills

Court Form CompletionMedical Consent FacilitationFinancial Duties FulfillmentStatutory Procedure AdherenceClient Advocacy

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Industry Keywords

Public WardIncapacitated AdultsSocial WorkSocial WelfareMaine State Board of Social Worker Licensure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a public guardian and/or conservatorship representative for individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship
Advocate for individuals to facilitate high-quality services and achievement of their goals
Promote the health and safety of public wards and protected individuals
Fulfill public guardianship and/or conservatorship duties required by statute, rule, and policy
Coordinate services with medical, legal, mental health, and other professional disciplines
Fulfill financial duties including asset management and representative payeeship in coordination with the Client Asset Management Unit
Maintain communication with probate court regarding guardianship and public ward status
Complete required court forms and follow statutory procedures
Provide consent for certain medical procedures and medication changes
Facilitate consent for procedures requiring supervisory review and approval
Maintain professional and beneficial relationships with individuals and their teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work/Social Welfare; OR a Bachelor’s Degree in a related social service/social welfare/social work area including at least 12 courses in behavioral science, social science, or social work
Must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) through the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure
At least 1 year of experience working with incapacitated and dependent adults is included in the background of well-qualified candidates
Applicants must have or be eligible for conditional or full LSW-level licensure
Valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
Must submit post-secondary transcripts, resume, cover letter, and documents in PDF or Word format
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions

Benefits

Comp & perks

$3.00/hour stipend included in pay
Additional $1.00/hour stipend available with a relevant Masters degree
Partial telework with management approval
13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
12 days of sick leave per year
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums at 85%-95%
5% employee-only health insurance premium credit
State-paid employee-only dental premiums at 100%
MainePERS retirement contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay
Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources employee assistance program
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Voluntary Deferred Compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account
Additional wellness benefits