Guardianship and Conservatorship Court and Home Visitor

$63,000 - $67,000

Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Trial Court Administration team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation’s best state retirement systems which includes 11.96% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match;

401K plan; paid parental leave; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing. This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.

The Trial Court Administrator, Sandra Barrios, oversees all administrative responsibilities of the Fourth Judicial District. This includes responsibility for facilities management; serving as a liaison between agencies, the media, and the public; and developing and carrying out policies that enhance court system performance.

Our Mission is to support court systems that put people first and ensure access to the court.

The Guardianship Court and Home Visitor serves in a dual role conducting initial Court Visits for cases involving adult incapacitated persons, per Idaho Code Title 15, Chapter 5, Part 3 and Idaho Court Administrative Rule 54.4, and conducting follow‑up Home Visits for ongoing cases. This position evaluates individuals and situations for appropriate guardianship and conservatorship terms, creates reports, and makes recommendations to the court, as required by statute and court rules for Court Visits, and creates summary reports for Home Visits.

The Guardianship Court and Home Visitor performs complex and varied work under the general direction of the Deputy Trial Court Administrator; however, the incumbent is given latitude to exercise discretion and independent judgment to accomplish work.

• Schedules, coordinates, and conducts in‑person evaluations of the person under proposed guardianship, petitioner, and proposed guardian or conservator to determine the necessity, scope, and appropriateness of proposed guardian ships and/or conservatorships.
• Evaluates the physical, mental, functional, and financial condition of individuals.
• Creates and submits case reports of observations and recommendations.
• Testifies in court as required.

• Schedules, coordinates, and performs home or phone‑based visits, contacting necessary individuals by phone, email, or in person.
• Travels to and performs home‑based visitations with vulnerable individuals, their family, caregivers, guardians, and conservators.
• Conducts interviews with necessary individuals regarding their living situation, finances, and other information relevant to general welfare.
• Reports any concerning behavior or information observed to the Guardianship Monitoring Coordinator, the court, and/or required agencies as appropriate.
• Researches court files.
• Provides needed information, resources, and answers questions to those under guardianship.
• Creates and submits case reports of observations.

• Maintains county vehicle.
• Performs related functions as required.

• A post baccalaureate degree, including but not limited to a Masters in Social Work (MSW), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Juris Doctorate (JD) or related field.
• Must possess a license in good standing in one of the above fields.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience in case types arising under Title 15, Chapters 3 and 5, and Title 66, Chapter 4, Idaho Code.
• Two (2) years of experience working within a social services field, community advocacy or with at‑risk populations.
• Knowledge of how to gather information from collateral sources while respecting limitations for the type of visit being conducted.
• Knowledge of how to collect and assess relevant data and recognize the limits of the…