Job Description

We are seeking experienced Guardianship Monitors to join our team and provide essential services for our client, a leading government agency within the Maryland Judiciary. This agency works closely with the Department of Juvenile and Family Services to ensure that guardianships are managed in accordance with state law, supporting vulnerable populations such as children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. Guardianship Monitors will play a key role in investigating guardianship cases, assessing the needs of protected individuals, and preparing clear, concise reports to the court. This role is critical in ensuring that guardianship processes are carried out in the best interest of those under protection and in full compliance with legal standards.

Key Responsibilities:

· Investigate and assess the well-being of protected persons through interviews, home visits, and the review of reports and records.

· Engage with protected individuals, their guardians, and other stakeholders to gather pertinent information on the welfare of the protected person.

· Conduct home visits as part of the assessment process, ensuring thorough documentation of findings.

· Prepare detailed reports and provide recommendations to the court regarding the suitability of guardianship and possible alternatives.

· Provide testimony in court, as needed, presenting findings from your investigations and assessments.

· Demonstrate professionalism, impartiality, and a thorough understanding of guardianship laws and protocols.

Location: Maryland (Various Counties & Baltimore City) Job Type: Contract (Part-Time; As-Needed)

Qualifications:

· A Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Gerontology, Criminal Justice, or a related field from an accredited institution.

· At least 3 years of experience working with vulnerable populations such as children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities, preferably as a social worker, mental health professional, or investigator.

· REQUIRED: Maryland licensure in social work, counseling, clinical psychology, gerontology,

· Excellent report-writing skills and the ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate documentation.

· Strong investigative skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

· Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel within Maryland and occasional out-of-state travel.

Additional Requirements:

· Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and up to seven days a week as required by the needs of the protected persons and stakeholders.

· Ability to travel across various counties in Maryland, including Baltimore City.

· Availability to perform some remote and on-site work, depending on the investigation and assessment.

· Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel across Maryland and occasional out-of-state travel.

1st Choice, LLC values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants.

1st Choice is a professional management consulting firm with more than two decades of experience delivering innovative consulting, technology, and staffing solutions to federal and commercial organizations throughout the United States. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Company Description

1st Choice is a professional management consulting firm with more than two decades of experience delivering innovative consulting, technology, and staffing solutions to federal and commercial organizations throughout the United States.

At 1st Choice we embrace diversity of humanity and all it brings to creating an innovative environment. 1st Choice exhibits a compelling workplace through its ethically driven team and diverse academic backgrounds the staff delivers to the organization. We take pride in hiring staff that offers world-class service to support government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations nationwide.

Company Description

1st Choice is a professional management consulting firm with more than two decades of experience delivering innovative consulting, technology, and staffing solutions to federal and commercial organizations throughout the United States.\r\n\r\nAt 1st Choice we embrace diversity of humanity and all it brings to creating an innovative environment. 1st Choice exhibits a compelling workplace through its ethically driven team and diverse academic backgrounds the staff delivers to the organization. We take pride in hiring staff that offers world-class service to support government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations nationwide.

1st Choice, LLC

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