Fiduciary Specialist

Job Summary:

The Yavapai County is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Guardian Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our office, you will be responsible for managing the guardianship and conservatorship activities of the office, ensuring that statutory, licensing, and office requirements are fulfilled.

• Case Management: Oversees the affairs of assigned wards, ensuring minimum visitation requirements are met.
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Attends teamings and staffings to ensure effective coordination of services and care.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintains accurate and timely documentation of case files and prepares reports as required by the Court or directed by the Public Fiduciary.
• Client Advocacy: Assesses client status on an ongoing basis and advocates for or arranges for the rights and needs of the ward to be properly addressed.
• Financial Management: Makes decisions regarding medical treatments and financial management of the estate of the client, subject to the scrutiny of the Court, the AOC, attorneys, and any interested party.
• Communication and Collaboration: Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

• Education: Associate's Degree in Business or equivalent.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a fiduciary office or work related to guardianship and conservatorship.
• Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license and obtain and maintain licensing as a fiduciary.

• Knowledge of: Arizona statutes pertaining to guardianship, business English, and current Microsoft Office software.
• Skills in: Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, and organization and adherence to detail.
• Abilities: Work in an independent manner to oversee services and management of client affairs, assess client status, and make decisions regarding medical treatments and financial management.

The ideal candidate will be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, have sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and have the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.