Current jobs related to Social Services Guardian Specialist - Memphis, Tennessee - Shelby County


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States Shelby County Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Public Guardian Specialist to join our team at Shelby County. As a Public Guardian Specialist, you will play a critical role in addressing the social and financial health care needs of our clients, providing general supervision, making appropriate medical placements, and conducting health care...


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States Shelby County Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Public Guardian Specialist to join our team at Shelby County. As a key member of our social services team, you will play a vital role in addressing the social and financial health care needs of our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist clients in addressing their social and financial health care...


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States Shelby County Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Public Guardian Specialist to join our team at Shelby County. As a key member of our social services department, you will play a vital role in addressing the social and financial health care needs of our clients.Key Responsibilities:Assist clients in navigating complex social services systems and...

  • Behavioral Specialist

    1 month ago


    Memphis, Tennessee, United States Memphis Shelby County Schools Full time

    Job Title: Behavioral SpecialistMemphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Behavioral Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will play a critical role in supporting the academic and social success of our students.Job Summary:The Behavioral Specialist will coordinate, plan, and implement support programs and...


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States Christ Community Health Services Full time

    Job SummaryChrist Community Health Services is seeking a skilled Social Services Coordinator to support the Integrated Care Team in reducing social barriers to health and facilitating higher levels of care for high-risk mental health patients.This role involves ensuring patients have ready access to resources, coordinating connections to community treatment...


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States Christ Community Health Services Full time

    Job SummaryChrist Community Health Services is seeking a skilled Social Services Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of our Integrated Care Team, you will play a vital role in reducing social barriers to health and facilitating higher levels of care for high-risk mental health patients.Key Responsibilities:Assess and connect patients with community...


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States Memphis Shelby County Schools Full time

    Job Title: Alternative Education SpecialistAt Memphis Shelby County Schools, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Alternative Education Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for providing behavioral services to students who have been identified as at-risk for emotional and behavioral disabilities.Key Responsibilities:Develop and...

  • Education Specialist

    1 month ago


    Memphis, Tennessee, United States Memphis Shelby County Schools Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Education Specialist to join our team at Memphis Shelby County Schools. As an Education Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing academic, social, physical, and skills development for students in specific grades/subject areas.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish a Positive Learning Environment:...


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States AB Staffing Full time

    At AB Staffing, we offer travel assignments for healthcare providers in facilities throughout the United States. Our dedicated staffing specialists match medical expertise and goals with exciting and rewarding opportunities.As a social worker, you will provide individuals, families, and groups with support to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses....


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States The Regional Medical Center of Memphis Full time

    Job SummaryThe Social Worker (Bachelor's) provides high-quality social work services and counseling for patients and their families in close collaboration with the physician and other healthcare team members. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and at least one year of social work experience. The Social Worker...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Memphis, Tennessee, United States The Regional Medical Center of Memphis Full time

    Job SummaryThe Social Worker - Patient Care Specialist provides comprehensive social work services and counseling to patients and their families in a hospital setting. This role requires strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with the healthcare team and ensure timely referrals for further psychosocial assessment.Key...


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States US COMM FOR REFUGE Full time

    Job Title: Social WorkerU.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the Home Study (HS) and Post Release Services (PRS) department, providing culturally and linguistically appropriate clinical case management services...


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States US COMM FOR REFUGE Full time

    Job Title: Social WorkerU.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the Home Study (HS) and Post Release Services (PRS) department, providing culturally and linguistically appropriate clinical case management services...


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States US COMM FOR REFUGE Full time

    Job SummaryThe Social Worker will provide culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate clinical case management services to unaccompanied children and their sponsors. This role requires a strong understanding of child welfare principles and social work best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide individualized needs assessments and develop case plans...


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States Guardian Healthcare Providers, Inc. dba Epic international Staffing Full time

    Job Title: Medical TechnologistsGuardian Healthcare Providers, Inc. d/b/a Epic International Staffing is seeking a Medical Technologist to join our team.Job Summary:We are looking for a highly skilled Medical Technologist to provide information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical lab tests, procedures, experiments, and...


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Full time

    Job SummaryThe Social Worker I provides comprehensive social work services to patient families throughout the treatment trajectory of a catastrophic or chronic illness diagnosis. This role involves providing psychosocial assessments, counseling, information/referral/case management, pre-admission planning, discharge planning, on-call crisis coverage, social...

  • Social Worker

    1 month ago


    Memphis, Tennessee, United States Lorven Technologies Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker - Knoxville, TNWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team in Knoxville, TN. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing support and resources to patients and families in need.Job Summary:The Social Worker will work closely with the Clinical Care Team to provide social support...


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States Lorven Technologies Full time

    Job Summary: Lorven Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Social Worker to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee. As a Clinical Social Worker, you will play a critical role in providing social support navigation for patients with social determinants of health, such as food insecurity and housing insecurity. Key Responsibilities: Provide social...


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States US COMM FOR REFUGE Full time

    About the Role:The Social Worker will be supporting the Home Study (HS) and Post Release Services (PRS) department. This position is remote, located in the State of Tennessee and requires up to 50% local state travel.Key Responsibilities:Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate clinical case management services to UC with significant needs.Carry a...


  • Memphis, Tennessee, United States U.S. Department of the Treasury Full time

    About the RoleThe U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking a highly skilled Taxpayer Services Specialist to join our team. As a Taxpayer Services Specialist, you will play a critical role in assisting taxpayers in meeting their Federal Tax obligations.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist taxpayers in understanding and complying with Federal Tax laws and...

Social Services Guardian Specialist

2 months ago


Memphis, Tennessee, United States Shelby County Full time

Position Overview

The Public Guardian Specialist plays a vital role in supporting clients by addressing their social and financial healthcare requirements. This position involves overseeing clients' well-being, facilitating appropriate medical placements, and conducting comprehensive healthcare assessments.

Compensation: Pay Grade: 45
Salary is commensurate with experience and educational background.

Essential Qualifications

100% -

1. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a social services setting, statistical analysis, or a related field; AND

2. A high school diploma or equivalent GED, OR

3. Two (2) years of experience in a social services context, statistical analysis, or a related field, along with one (1) year of college education (30 semester hours or 36 quarter hours) from an accredited institution.

4. Proof of education, training, and/or experience is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engages with caregivers and creditors, drafting and signing necessary correspondence.

2. Investigates and negotiates client billing matters.

3. Monitors personal and real property, completing thorough property inventories.

4. Maintains an accurate inventory of medications.

5. Assesses client eligibility for Medicaid spend down.

6. Keeps departmental reports current and accurate.

7. Participates in care conferences.

8. Conducts quarterly evaluations.

9. Recruits, trains, and oversees volunteers within the Public Conservator Program.

10. Engages in regular Coordinated Community Response meetings.

11. Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Familiarity with administrative functions, programs, policies, and procedures.

2. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

3. Understanding of organizational and financial management techniques, including budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing.

4. Knowledge of Shelby County programs, policies, and services, as well as related federal, state, and local programs.

5. Ability to effectively plan, organize, and maintain a consistent workflow.

6. Capacity to deliver exceptional customer service in a dynamic environment.

Special Requirements

Candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes: TBI/FBI Criminal check, Tennessee Abuse Registry, Tennessee Felony Offender Registry, Adult Offender Registry, and the National and Tennessee Sexual Offender Registry.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background investigation for any convictions that are significantly related to the potential job responsibilities. Only convictions that are substantially related to the job duties will be taken into account and will not automatically disqualify the applicant.