ASSISTANT COURT INVESTIGATOR II, Probate Court #2

Summary

• Determines whether an alleged incapacitated person meets the criteria for guardianship or if there are less restrictive alternatives to avoid the need for guardianship.
• The Assistant Court Investigator II investigates the ability of the alleged incapacitated person ("proposed ward") to function in his or her environment;
• reviews the proposed ward's medical conditions and records; assesses functional and mental capacity; interviews the proposed ward, family and friends;

determines support systems in place for the proposed ward; checks on the proposed wards assets and income; and makes a detailed written report with recommendations to the Court based on the investigation and findings.

• May attend guardianship court hearings to testify regarding the investigation, findings, and any recommendations.
• Assists with court visitor program including visits and supervising social work contractors.
• Speaks with community about guardianship, alternatives, and supports and services as requested

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses capacity of proposed wards.
• Prepares and files written reports concerning the need for guardianship.
• Investigates and assesses proposed ward including interviewing all relevant parties.
• Prepares and files reports for established ward guardianships including problem reports, complaints, successors, modifications to rights, closures, and restorations.
• Screens court-initiated referrals.
• Reviews proposed care plans for proposed wards.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises social work contractors to handle overflow investigations.
• Testifies in court as requested.
• Interacts with state and local agencies to assist in securing services and resources for proposed wards.
• Supervises and trains social work interns as needed.
• Trains guardians on their duties upon appointment.
• Prepares and gives presentations to the public (community groups and agencies) regarding guardianship, aging and dementia, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

NOTE : YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.

• TO APPLY, must possess a Master Social Work degree and training in assessment of incapacity of adults.
• TO APPLY, must have Five (5) full-time years of work experience in the assessment of adults .
• TO APPLY, must hold current Texas Master Social Work license .
• TO APPLY, must possess a valid driver license and current automobile liability insurance . Note : A Texas driver license is required to hold the position.
• Verbal skills and interviewing skills required
• Must be knowledgeable about services available to incapacitated adults including residential, medical and social services.
• Must be experienced in assessing cognitive functioning of adults; must have knowledge of mental illnesses, medical conditions, and medications that affect functioning.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficient at prioritizing and assessing risk.
• Must be proficient in word processing software.

If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment

at New Hire Processing or during the promotional process.