Fiduciary

Posting Date02/11/25Application Deadline03/27/25Pay Range$55,000 - $84,000 AnnuallySalary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Job TypeUnclassifiedDepartmentPublic FiduciaryAbout the PositionAre you enthusiastic about helping others? Do you want to serve your community and make an impact on supporting vulnerable populations? Consider applying for our Fiduciary position where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day in Maricopa County!The Fiduciary completes a wide variety of duties to fulfill the legal mandates of the Public Fiduciary Department. They are responsible for performing intakes, referral/court investigations, and case administration related to guardianships, conservatorships, and decedent estate dispositions. Caseloads may be complex, sensitive, and varied in nature. The Fiduciary is assigned primary responsibility for Wards, Protected Persons, and Estates, managing deceased and vulnerable persons' well-being and assets.**Pre-licensed Fiduciaries work under the supervision of a licensed Fiduciary, or designated principal, to gain knowledge and expertise during the pre-licensing period. This supervision allows pre-licensed Fiduciaries to increase responsibilities over time and fosters the necessary professional development needed to meet licensure eligibility requirements.** Successful applicants not currently holding an Arizona Fiduciary License will be compensated at a salary rate equivalent to 97% of the rate determined to be appropriate based on the applicant's experience. A 3% increase will be awarded once licensure has been successfully obtained.About UsJoin the Maricopa County Public Fiduciary and make a difference in the lives of Maricopa County's most vulnerable adults! Our dedicated team of professionals provides compassionate guardianship and conservatorship and handles final administration for those vulnerable adults who do not have another person or agency willing to serve. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others and are interested in innovative and collaborative efforts to meet the needs of this growing population!Proud to OfferWork with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsPaid vacation, sick time, and (birth/adoption) parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesMaricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe RequireFiduciary license in good standing with the Arizona Supreme CourtORBachelor's degree with a specialization in criminal justice, social services, behavioral science, gerontology, public or business administration, finance, accounting, or a closely related fieldTwo years of social service experienceORAn equivalent combination of education and guardian certification, or education and specifically relevant work experience gained within the previous ten years, may substitute for the Fiduciary License requirement.Specifically, relevant work experience must be in the administration of trust, decedent's estate, guardianship, or conservatorship under the supervision of a licensed fiduciary, bank trust or trust company officer, or a licensed attorney emphasizing in the area of probate, trust, elder, mental health, or disability law.Other RequirementsApplicant must meet the eligibility requirements according to the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration (ACJA § 7-202) and A.R.S. § 14-5651; obtain an Arizona Fiduciary License within 24 months of hire and must maintain that license in good standingMust possess a valid Arizona driver's license or have the ability to obtain one by the time of hireWe Also ValueProfessional work experience in administering guardianships, conservatorships, decedent's estates, entitlements, and bank trust workExperience working as a paralegalExperience working with government entitlement programsExperience providing mental health or social servicesExperience managing caseloads that pertain to meeting the personal or financial needs of clientsNational Certified Guardian with the Center for Guardianship CertificationJob ContributionsCoordinate, monitor, and oversee the implementation of Ward cases, treatments, residential arrangements, and continuing care plans to verify that Ward's demonstrable needs are metDrive to community sites, facilities, and institutions to meet with Wards and their healthcare providers and review their treatment plans with themComplete mandatory reports and maintain active compliance with the law, rules, codes, orders, and department policies to fulfill statutory Fiduciary responsibilitiesAdminister estates of protected and deceased persons with emphasis on preserving the estate and physical maintenance of personal, real, and business propertyPerform investigations and gather information to ensure informed decision-making, with preference given to the Ward's/Protected Person's expressed wishes while serving as a guardian in the least restrictive mannerTestify in court regarding Ward's advocacy, determinations, litigation, recovery actions, and performance accountability to defend Ward's best interestsManage or dispose of client property with preference given to the client's expressed wishes or directivesDetermine the end of life and final arrangements for Wards, with advanced input from the client and their family, aiming to carry out their final wishes as requestedCommunicate orally and in writing with Wards, benefit/service providers, financial institutions, residential facilities, medical and legal professionals, and other interested parties, including communications in adversarial and occasionally hostile situationsWorking ConditionsInteract with the public and persons of varying degrees of mental stability and occasionally in hostile situationsEnter residences where biohazard material or pest or rodent infestations may existMust have the ability to work on-call nights and weekends on a rotating scheduleSelection ProcedureOnly the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now!

Created: 2025-02-13