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Guardianship Monitoring Program - Salem County
ORGANIZATION: New Jersey Judiciary Guardianship Monitoring Program
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Volunteers are needed in Salem County to help ensure that incapacitated adults under court-authorized guardianships are treated with dignity and respect. Volunteers for the Judiciary’s Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) are vital to achieving court oversight and protection of incapacitated adults, while also assisting guardians in their sometimes difficult role.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner announced the program in January 2013, saying, "We need a host of volunteers to help ensure that individuals who cannot take care of themselves are not taken advantage of by others. Please step forward to help us achieve that noble aim."
Volunteers will spend six to 12 hours a month working in the county Surrogate’s Office during business hours. Volunteers will help establish a statewide guardianship system and review documents from guardians regarding the physical and/or financial well-being of the adult deemed incapacitated by the court.
All volunteers must be comfortable using computers and should have some experience or interest in reading and understanding legal or financial documents. Individuals who are able to focus and capture pertinent details of filings and integrate these into the court software; or people with a background or experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, or other related areas are encouraged to apply. Training is provided for all volunteers.
All GMP volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and must agree to comply with the Code of Conduct for Judiciary Volunteers. They will be asked to commit to serve for at least one year. Candidates will be interviewed about their experience and background. Selected candidates will be fingerprinted and must pass a criminal history background check.
Interested candidates can access the volunteer application at njcourts.com/guardianship. The completed application should be submitted to the address listed for Salem County at njcourts.com/volunteer/salem.
Questions can be sent to njguardianship.mailbox@judiciary.state.nj.us.
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About New Jersey Judiciary Guardianship Monitoring Program
Location:
Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex, 25 West Market Street, PO Box 981, Trenton, NJ 08625, US
Mission Statement
The goal of the New Jersey Judiciary Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) is to safeguard and reduce the potential for abuse and exploitation of incapacitated individuals by their guardians. The program is committed to helping to ensure that these vulnerable members of society are treated with dignity and respect, while also assisting guardians in their sometimes difficult role.
Description
The New Jersey Judiciary Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) is a comprehensive statewide volunteer-based court program established to monitor guardians in their handling of the affairs of incapacitated individuals, including elderly and developmentally disabled adults.
The goal of the GMP is to safeguard and reduce the potential for abuse and exploitation of incapacitated individuals by their guardians. The program is committed to helping ensure that these vulnerable members of society are treated with dignity and respect, while also assisting guardians in their sometimes difficult role.
The GMP monitors guardianship cases to ensure that guardians of incapacitated persons are performing their duties appropriately. Monitoring and oversight of guardianships helps identify, address, prevent, and deter activities that are harmful to incapacitated individuals.
Trained GMP volunteers use the Guardianship Monitoring System (GMS), a computer application comprised of a statewide guardianship database and a report review tool, to track and follow up on guardianship files. The volunteers’ work ensures that guardians comply with statutory and court-ordered requirements to file documents and reports and manage the affairs of incapacitated individuals effectively.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Salem County Surrogate's Office92 Market StreetSalem, NJ 08079
DATE POSTED
May 6, 2015
SKILLS
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Accounting
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6-12 hours per month (flexible)
- Volunteers must commit to serve for at least one year.