Courtesy: Guardian, Colorado Office of Public Guardianship

Job Code EU00565 Location Denver / Denver County Department Other Posted 02-Feb-2026 Closes 28-Feb-2026

Title:
Guardian, 2 nd Judicial District

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Monthly Salary: (Set Range, negotiable only within range) $5,281.21 – $5,569.73

The State of Colorado offers employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:/benefits

The Colorado Office of Public Guardianship provides public guardianship services to eligible indigent and incapacitated adult individuals who have no responsible family members or friends who are available and appropriate to serve as guardian; lack adequate resources to compensate a private guardian and pay the costs associated with an appointment proceeding; and are not subject to a petition for appointment of guardian filed by a county adult protective services unit or otherwise authorized by C.R.S. § 26-3.1-104.

The duties and services of the Colorado Office of Public Guardian (OPG) is codified in the Office of Public Guardianship Act, C.R.S. §§ 13-94-101 – 13-94-111 (2017, 2019).

The Guardian is responsible for providing public guardianship services to eligible indigent and incapacitated adult individuals who have no responsible family members or friends who are available and appropriate to serve as guardian; lack adequate resources to compensate a private guardian and pay the costs associated with an appointment proceeding; and are not subject to a petition for appointment of guardian filed by a county adult protective services unit or otherwise authorized by C.R.S. § 26-3.1-104.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position or if you have questions about this posting, email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).. Please submit the required items outlined below.

Applications must include:

• Resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment

PLEASE NOTE: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled/conducted as they are received; applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials as soon as possible.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position is in a general office environment with opportunities to work remotely. Physical demands of the job include frequent sitting, reaching, repetitive motions with hands and fingers and occasional standing, walking, lifting, carrying.

This position requires independent travel to client locations to perform on-site visits.

Individuals chosen for the position will be subject to a pre-employment background check, including CAPS (Colorado Adult Protective Services) check, criminal background check, and credit report.

EEO/AA/ADA EMPLOYER

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Office of Public Guardianship is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided with an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

• Conduct intake interviews and provide case management to a temporary and/or rotating caseload of clients;
• Formulate and maintain Individualized Guardianship Plans to assure care and treatment best suited to the clients' interests and follow person-centered planning;
• Investigate the financial, psychological, family and social histories of clients;
• Recommend and determine action based on informed consent for medical, surgical and hospitalization decisions;
• Conduct monthly client, home and facility visits and inspections;
• Prepare comprehensive annual personal and financial court reports, maintain client records; attend court hearings as…