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Help Protect Vulnerable Adults! Become a GRP Court Visitor!
ORGANIZATION: Guardian Review Program
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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202 people are interested
Organization and Mission:
The Guardian Review Program (GRP) was established to assist the Probate Court with monitoring the quality of care for the people who have been placed under guardianship and/or conservatorship. The program reduces the potential for the abuse of vulnerable elderly and disabled wards, educating fiduciaries about their responsibilities as guardians and conservators, and increasing the community's awareness of the guardianship system and the problems faced by incapacitated persons.
Position Description:
Court Visitors conduct in-person visits with those under guardianship while maintaining a monthly case load. Visits are conducted in effort to reduce the potential for neglect and abuse of vulnerable and incapacitated adults under Maricopa County Superior Court’s jurisdiction.
Duties:
- Maintain a monthly case load, dependent upon hours needed
- Review relevant case information provided within the case assignment
- Contact guardians and conduct face-to-face visits with wards of the court
- Complete and submit case reports with findings
- Notify the GRP staff of any problems, concerns, and issues
- Complete mileage forms for reimbursement
- Interest or experience in Criminal Justice, Nonprofit, Administration, Social Services, Psychology, Communication, or related field.
- Excellent customer service skills, positive attitude, and friendly demeanor.
- Well-developed communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse population.
- Ability to work independently and learn quickly.
- Ability to pass a background check
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License
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About Guardian Review Program
Location:
125 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003, US
Mission Statement
To honorably serve the public in their quest to preserve respect and dignity of vulnerable adults and to assure their proper care and protection of assets.
Description
In Maricopa County the Probate Court is charged with the responsibility of appointing guardians and conservators for vulnerable adults who, due to serious physical or mental disabilities, require help making decisions about their daily lives and/or finances. To ensure that wards are protected the Probate Court reviews guardianship and conservatorship appointments on a regular basis. This important monitoring function allows the court to have first-hand knowledge about the care each ward is receiving and ensure they remain safeguarded.
The Guardianship Review Program (GRP) was established to assist the Probate Court with this protection. GRP Volunteers (Court Visitors) are objective observers who serve as the "eyes and ears" of the court. They visit guardianship wards to see whether they appear to be receiving appropriate care, and file reports with the court about their findings.
Objectives of the program include reducing the potential for the abuse of vulnerable adults, educating fiduciaries about their responsibilities as guardians and conservators, and increasing the community's awareness of the guardianship system and the problems faced by vulnerable adults.
All GRP Volunteers receive initial training, continuing education, and ongoing support from the GRP program staff and the court. Mileage reimbursement is available. All applicants must complete an application packet, pass a background check, and participate in office and field training.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Throughout Maricopa CountyPhoenix, AZ 85003
DATE POSTED
March 2, 2018
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Elder care
- Case Work / Management
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- No Time Commitment
- Objective, perceptive, good writing skills.