Guardianship Representative - Metro East Office Salary $4,159.00 - $6,218.00 Monthly Location Madison County, IL Job Type Full-Time Department Guardianship & Advocacy Commission Job Number 17710-50-70-111-10-07 Closing 12/31/2018 5:00 PM Central Description of Duties/Essential Functions Under general supervision, serves as representative from the Office of State Guardian (OSG), a division of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission to adult individuals whose disabilities hinder day-to-day management of personal affairs; visits, assesses and counsels wards at scheduled intervals and travels to conduct visits; answers inquiries from the general public; offers advice and information on guardianship services; refers requesters to various entities public and private that can assist them with petitioning services, process complaints, answer questions and process requests regarding rights and rights violations of service providers. Minimum Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional experience in a social services area. Must successfully complete the National Certified Guardian Exam and receive certification within the first twelve months of employment. May require working after hours and on weekends. Requires ability to travel. Requires possession of an appropriate valid drivers license. Requires working knowledge of guardianship practices and case management skills. Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact Metro East Regional Office 4500 College Avenue, Suite 100 Alton, IL 62002-5051 8:30am - 5:00pm Send bids & applications via Fax or Mail ONLY: Shelly Boatman, HR Representative Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission 401 South Spring Rm 521 Stratton Office Bldg. Springfield, IL 62706 FAX # 217-524-0088 How to Apply This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only). Additional Documentation for Guardianship Representative: These documents are in PDF format and can be viewed using . NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable. BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES State of Illinois employees may be eligible for a variety of benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to vacation and sick leave days and a generous retirement plan, the State of Illinois offers a competitive benefits program for state employees. To learn more about the benefits of state employment, please explore the links below: Healthcare Benefits: The State offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. Illinois has long been committed to providing employees with the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. Retirement Benefits: In addition to health and dental insurance programs, state employees are offered a generous pension program with options that can be tailored to meet employees' needs. Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits such as holidays, annual leave and sick leave. Visit our Illinois Benefits website to see a more detailed summary of other benefits which are available to state employees. Note: The above benefits are available to most state employees with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary, part-time and student worker positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits. Agency State of Illinois Address Stratton Office Building Springfield, Illinois, 62706 Phone (217) 782-7100 Website