Director, Office of Public Guardian

Overview

Are you an experienced professional who is passionate about making Vermont the best state in which to grow old or to live with a disability - with dignity, respect, and independence? The Developmental Disabilities Services Division is looking for a motivated person to fill the Director of Office of Public Guardian position. 

 

This position is responsible for understanding and interpreting the evolving policies and regulatory environment in order to provide the leadership, guidance, and real-time clinical decision-making for supervisors and Public Guardians. As a model for effective guardianship, the Director must demonstrate both sophistication and subtlety when engaging the various partners and constituencies that the Office of Public Guardian must balance every day, all while under a high level of scrutiny. Expertise in the laws and regulations that outline public guardianship, combined with the ability to motivate, organize, lead, and often emotionally support a team of over 30 staff to meet the needs of over 800 Vermonters necessitates that the Director be able to consistently respond effectively to a variety of disparate problems. Work is performed under the Developmental Disabilities Services Division Director, but with significant latitude for judgment and discretion with the bounds of statute and Agency policy.

Who May Apply

This position, Director, Office of Public Guardian (Job Requisition #50492), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Jennifer.Garabedian@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in office and field settings. Considerable travel is required for which private transportation must be available. Some stress may be encountered in dealing with abuse and neglect situations, end-of-life decisions, and client emergencies. Direct contact with individuals posing threats may be required and creates the potential danger for physical assault and injury.  Some work outside normal office hours is required, including emergency calls during evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND three (3) or more years of experience working with individuals and programs serving people with disabilities, including developmental disabilities and older individuals (60+) with chronic medical conditions and/or or cognitive impairments AND two (2) years of administrative, management and/or supervision of staff in these or related field.

 

OR

 

Five (5) or more years of experience working with individuals and programs serving people with disabilities, including developmental disabilities and older individuals (60+) with chronic medical conditions and/or or cognitive impairments AND two (2) years of administrative, management and/or supervision of staff in these or related field.

 

OR

 

One (1) or more years as OPG Regional Supervisor

Note:  Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle in good operating condition.

Preferred Qualifications

National Certified Guardian designation preferred.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, pursuant to 20 V.S.A. 2056c or other applicable statutory authority, requires criminal record checks for all AHS positions, including motor vehicle driving record checks and national record checks where appropriate.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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