Guardian
About the Organization
The Office of Public Guardian (OPG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing guardianship and other fiduciary services to legally incapacitated individuals in New Hampshire. OPG has 40 years of experience serving as guardian of the person and guardian of the estate for individuals living with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, progressive cognitive loss due to dementia or other neurological disorders, and traumatic brain injuries. The staff of approximately 50 committed professionals work under the supervision of an experienced management team including an Executive Director, Director of Legal Services, Director of Finance, Director of Fiduciary Services and Director of Guardianship.
The Office of Public Guardian is held to the highest standards of accountability in New Hampshire by the courts and benefits agencies. Our advocacy and decision-making models are guided by the National Guardianship Association’s Standards of Practice and Ethical Principles. Our goal is to protect the legal and human rights and civil liberties of each individual we serve. Our professional guardians and fiduciary service managers exercise the highest ethical standards in decision-making and financial management on behalf of our clients.
About the Job
The Office of Public Guardian (OPG) is seeking a full time professional guardian. OPG is a non-profit organization providing guardianship services throughout New Hampshire.
Responsibilities include medical, residential and treatment decision-making and legal advocacy for incapacitated adults with mental illness, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and/or neurocognitive impairment.
Qualifications include graduate degree in social work, law, medicine or human services, with a minimum of 3 years related experience, or bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years related experience. In depth knowledge of New Hampshire’s community mental health, developmental services, and/or criminal justice systems preferred.
This is a hybrid position, typically working 1-2 days/week in our Concord office, with remainder of time spent working from home and traveling to attend meetings in the community. Requires the ability to work autonomously and manage a large and diverse caseload. OPG offers a collegial professional work environment with strong team support. Benefits package includes generous vacation and holiday leave, health and dental insurance and 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution.
Please submit letter of interest along with your resume by email to Teresa Gustavson, VP of Guardianship Services tgustavson@opgnh.org