Special Project Guardianship Monitor (41-6738) Anchorage

Full Job Description

The SPG Monitor will be appointed on any petition for review in guardianship or conservatorship cases filed by the Office of Public Advocacy, Public Guardian, that includes a request for review for restoration of rights, including the reduction, modification, or termination of a court order.

The position will conduct a review similar to that of a Court Visitor, which may include a file review, interviews with involved family members or service providers, and the preparation of a written report to the Court and the Office of Public Advocacy for response.

This position will require travel to various locations throughout Alaska.

The SPG Monitor assists with reviewing required guardianship and conservatorship filings, ensuring compliance with court-ordered paperwork, and supporting the Guardianship Helpline, including travel to court locations as needed.

The position reviews filings for timeliness and completeness, communicates with guardians and conservators to provide reminders and answer questions, and conducts file reviews when complaints are received under the direction of the Guardianship Compliance Officer.

The SPG Monitor also supports compliance functions by sending reminders, making phone or email contacts, scheduling compliance conferences, tracking new appointments for initial filings, and referring cases to the Guardianship Compliance Officer for further review or action when necessary.

The SPG Monitor works with families referred by a judge or court visitor who require additional oversight or support.

The Monitor provides court-ordered check-ins, targeted reminders, and focused training to address specific areas of concern, continuing engagement for up to six months or until the guardian or conservator demonstrates the ability to independently meet court requirements.

Responsibilities include reminder calls for required actions, guidance on record-keeping and reporting obligations, and structured check-ins to support timely and accurate filings, while ensuring compliance and protecting the well-being of the person under guardianship.

These are partially-exempt positions serving "at-will" to the hiring authority.

IMPORTANT: Attach a letter expressing your interest in employment with the Alaska Court System. Failure to submit a cover letter may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.

For more information on the Guardianship & Conservatorship office and what we do, please visit: https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/guardian-conservator/index.htm.

Work Hours
Full-time court employees currently work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. Travel within Alaska will be required.

Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, and optional vision coverage, and employer-paid life insurance.

Employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS), with access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan.

Personal leave is accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs.

Enjoy peace of mind and long-term security while serving your community.

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html for additional information.

The list of applicants generated from this recruitment may be used to fill any future vacancies of this job class or similar occurring within 60 days of the closing date.

LEGAL RIGHT TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.

It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function as an employer sponsor.

For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit:
http://www.courts.alaska.gov

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The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in health sciences, behavioral sciences, social sciences, public health administration, public or business administration, accounting, or a closely related field AND two years of professional work experience in any of the above fields.

OR

An associate's degree from an accredited college in health sciences, behavioral sciences, social sciences, public health administration, public or business administration, accounting, or a closely related field AND four years of professional work experience in any of the above fields.

Preferred: A basic understanding of accounting principles and their practical use.

Qualifications

This applies to your application submission.

Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):

• A professional letter of interest, completed per the instructions below.
• Post-secondary transcripts.
• Resume.

Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Interview (REQUIRED):

If you are selected to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process, you must provide the following at the time of the interview (if not already attached to your application):

• List of at least three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.
• Last two performance evaluations and/or (2) letters of recommendation.

LETTER OF INTERESTPlease attach this to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application email it to recruitment@akcourts.gov.Your letter should:1) Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.2) Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.3) Explain why you are the best candidate for the position.Your letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

If you do not attach a professional letter of interest, you may not move on to the interview phase.WORK HISTORYIf using work experience not already documented in your application, provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met.

If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.EDUCATIONIf post-secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application.

If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field.

Copies of academic transcripts will be required at time of interview.SELECTION PROCEDUREApplicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above.

Unfortunately, we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered "not qualified," you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment.

If you believe your application was improperly disqualified, you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you.

Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.NEPOTISM REVIEW

To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.

BACKGROUND CHECKA background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made.

Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer "no" to these questions.

If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 264-8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.

Additional Information

Contact Title: Recruitment
E-Mail: recruitment@akcourts.gov

Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone Number: (907) 264-8242