Legal Program Supervisor

Guardianship Program Supervisor

The Harris County Guardianship Program serves as legal guardian for incapacitated adults. Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, this position provides direction and supervision to Legal Case Managers providing integrated social services for clients pending guardianship with the Harris County Probate Courts and to clients declared Wards of Harris County. Serves as a liaison between the Harris County Guardianship Program and the Probate Courts.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Acts as Unit Supervisor to case managers who are certified guardians.
• Conducts unit meetings regularly to monitor compliance with program objectives, Guardianship standards, and program policies and procedures.
• Selects, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Conducts or oversees staff conferences, six-month performance evaluations, initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted.
• Provides for the training and motivation of staff development to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet changing system demands.
• Acts as a Certified Guardian Supervisor to Legal Case Managers who are provisionally certified guardians.
• Provides clinical guidance on case management issues to direct the services of case management staff.
• Monitors casework to ensure effective and efficient service delivery for wards.
• Reviews wards' physical, mental, and emotional well-being to assure proper placement and treatment is being delivered.
• Monitors the ongoing field activities of the Legal Case Managers.
• Conducts monthly case audits to ensure compliance with Council on Accreditation and Guardianship Standards, program policies, and the Estates Code.
• Serves as the supervisor on call as scheduled.
• Ensures adherence to the program policies and procedures by reviewing case documentation, generating reports, and analyzing data.
• Meets deadlines for submitting reports and information as required by applicable state law and local court rules.
• Serves as liaison between program and community partners, including vendors, other agencies, and the Probate Courts.
• Conducts community presentations on the Guardianship Program.
• Serves on agency and program committees.
• Serves as a member of the Management Team and contributes to the development of policy and procedures, program goals and objectives, and program planning.
• Reports to the Deputy Director and Program Director on matters needed to effectively administer the Guardianship Program.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

Requirements :

Note : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.