About this role
Job SummaryUnder the Mandatory court review of guardianships, D.C. Code § 21-2045.01, within the three (3) year period after the appointment of a guardian and withing every three (3) year period thereafter in which a guardian remains appointed, the court shall appoint a case reviewer, who shall be a social worker licensed in the District of Columbia, to investigate the continued need for the guardian.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution Active DC clinical social work license (LICSW) in good standing Minimum three (3) years of post-graduate professional experience in social work Licensing must be in good standing, and candidate must demonstrate knowledge of guardianship laws, the needs of aging, disable and incapacitated populations. Experience in utilizing clinical social work or capacity assessments tools to make a professional judgement and recommendations for action. Experience meeting with individuals and assuring compliance with statutory requirements.
Major DutiesThe Case Reviewer will: Review the court record of the ward. Perform a face-to-face interview with the ward. Review the ward's medical record. Consultation with collateral sources such as the guardian, medical professionals, and family members. Complete and submit a comprehensive report detailing whether guardianship should be continued, modified or terminated. The case reviewer's report shall include: an updated medical or psychological report or statement by a licensed professional that addresses the current capacity of the ward; a statement setting forth the ward's expressed preferences regarding the continued scope and duration of the ward's guardianship, including his or her preferences, the case reviewer shall note that the ward is unable or unwilling to do so; any statements made by a ward or any other interested party requesting continuation, modification, or termination of the ward's guardianship and, the case reviewer's opinion as to whether the operative guardianship order is the least restrictive guardianship order that is appropriate for the ward and the basis for that opinion.RequirementsAPPLICATION PROCESS: Click the link below to referencce the minimum qualifications and required documentation under Administrative Order (AO) 26-08. Complete the application form included with Attachment A (APPLICATION FOR CASE REVIEWER PANEL - PROBATE DIVISION) of the AO. Candidates must submit a complete application packet to the Honorable Erik Christian, Presiding Judge of the Probate Division, via email at [email protected]. The application packet must include all required documentation noted in AO Attachment A, including a detailed resume highlighting relevant training and experience, and a copy of all professional licenses. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Upon determination of qualification by the presiding judges of the Probate Division, a candidate for appointment will be placed on the Court panel. Appointments are made from the panel by the judges on a daily basis. Completed applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 26-08 WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time – Contractual