Guardianship Advocate

3 weeks ago


Elkhart, Indiana, United States ADEC INC. Full time
Job Title: Guardianship Advocate

ADEC INC. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Guardianship Advocate to join our team. As a Guardianship Advocate, you will be responsible for providing required guardianship and personal advocacy services to individuals enrolled in our Guardianship Program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Represent ADEC INC. in making decisions for individuals on our caseload as stipulated in respective court-issued Letters of Guardianship.
  • Effectively advocate on behalf of individuals to enhance their quality of life.
  • Visit individuals in the Guardianship Program at least monthly.
  • Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, individualized program plans, and nursing home quarterly care plan meetings.
  • Maintain contact with involved family members for respective guardianship individuals.
  • Prepare annual reports to the courts on an annual basis.
  • Prepare Guardianship Committee reports, attend Guardianship Committee meetings, and adhere to Guardianship Committee guidance relative to policy oversight.
  • Maintain all required individual documentation.
  • Serve as back-up for Protective Services and assist with Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation and Incident Reporting training.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Experience with services to persons with disabilities preferred.
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Proof of car insurance.
  • Pass background and negative drug test.
Why Work with ADEC INC.?

ADEC INC. has been providing services to children, adults, and families with developmental disabilities for nearly 70 years. We are a stable, well-respected organization that values our employees and provides a supportive work environment. We offer a range of benefits, including up to $2500 in tuition assistance, up to $50 in student loan assistance monthly, retirement program with company match, holiday, vacation, and sick time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, gym membership reimbursement, agency-funded life insurance, and long-term disability.


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