Guardianship Case Manager

JFCS Pittsburgh

Guardian Case Manager providing guardianship services for clients adjudicated incompetent by the court. Overseeing care and advocating for clients' needs and best interests in Pittsburgh area.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $46,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide guardianship services for persons adjudicated incompetent by the court.
Oversee client care and work with their caregivers on their behalf.
Attend meetings regarding clients' care and well-being.
Advocate for the clients' needs and best interests in all aspects of their lives.
Conduct monthly visits/interactions with clients.
Coordinate care with nursing homes, home health agencies, or care providers.
Review medications and document all visits/communications/care conferences.
Participate in care planning conferences regarding residential, health or educational programs of the client.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.
Experience working with clients with significant mental health challenges or intellectual disabilities.
Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with caregivers and stakeholders.
Advocacy skills to ensure clients' needs and best interests are prioritized.
Experience working with the legal system is a plus.
Competent with spreadsheets, basic database entry, and other computer skills.
Good decision-making, organizational abilities, a kind heart and firm boundaries are essential along with excellent interpersonal skills.
Driver’s license and dependable car required.
Sensitivity to the special needs, including cultural backgrounds, of the client population.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
Capable of working in a fast-paced environment and multi-tasking.
Required to pass criminal background checks every six months per court mandate.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative work environment and diverse staff
37.5 hours work week with flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Hybrid work model (part of the week in office, part remote)
Sick Time = 12 days a year
Vacation Time = starts at 2 weeks the first year and then increases with longevity up to 4 weeks total
Additional paid time off for all employees = most federal holidays, 3-5 floating holidays (to be used at employee’s discretion), and a number of Jewish holidays
Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision
Short and long term disability, life insurance and a 401k package for which JFCS contributes 4% of salary after the first year of service
Annual longevity bonuses after the first year of service

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Hard Skills & Tools

social workclient careadvocacycare planningmedication reviewdatabase entryspreadsheetsdecision-makingorganizational abilitiesinterpersonal skills

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationsensitivityindependenceteamworkmulti-taskingkindnessfirm boundaries

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work