Special Project Guardianship Monitor; Anchorage

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. The position conducts reviews similar to a Court Visitor, including file review, interviews with family members or service providers, and preparation of a written report to the Court and the Office of Public Advocacy. Multiple travel throughout Alaska is required.

• Assist with reviewing guardianship and conservatorship filings, ensuring compliance with court-ordered paperwork.
• Support the Guardianship Helpline, travel to court locations as needed, and manage filing timeliness and completeness.
• Communicate with guardians and conservators to provide reminders and answer questions.
• Conduct file reviews when complaints are received under the direction of the Guardianship Compliance Officer.
• Send reminders, make phone or email contacts, schedule compliance conferences, track new appointments for initial filings, and refer cases to the Guardianship Compliance Officer for further review.
• Provide court-ordered check‑ins, targeted reminders, and focused training to families referred by a judge or court visitor.
• Offer structured check‑ins for up to six months or until the guardian or conservator demonstrates ability to meet court requirements, ensuring timely and accurate filings while protecting the well‑being of the person under guardianship.

• Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree 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 in a 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.

• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and optional vision coverage
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS)
• Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan
• Personal leave accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs

The State’s online recruitment system requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain appropriate documentation.

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

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.

• A professional letter of interest, completed per the above instruction.
• Post‑secondary transcripts.
• Resume.

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• List of at least three professional references with contact information.
• Last two performance evaluations and/or two letters of recommendation.

Full‑time court employees work 37.5 hours per week. The schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one‑hour lunch break. Travel throughout Alaska is required.

This is a partially‑exempt, at‑will position serving the hiring authority.

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.

E‑Mail:
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Phone: (907) 264‑8242