Summary Statement
The Office of the Public Guardian is appointed by the Court of Chancery to manage the property of individuals no longer able to manage it themselves, or who are at risk of exploitation. This position is tasked with taking immediate action when OPG is appointed in a financial matter investigate, secure, and document the resources and income of the individual. Employee contacts known resources and income providers by telephone, fax, mail or in person. Employee investigates and attempts to track down possible resources by calling, sending letters and field visits. In cases that real property is found, Employee coordinates viewing, securing and inventory of property. Employee reviews gathered information. Employee documents transactions in the financial case management system. Employee assists the Financial Case Manager with gathering all resource and income information in order to comply with court ordered inventories and accountings.
Essential Functions
This employee performs various combinations of business transactions such as, but not limited to classifying, computing, verifying, recording/posting, reconciling, simple audit/examination, summarizing numerical data, and compiling reports for the Office of the Public Guardian. Assignments are accomplished through manual and electronic applications. Regular contacts include intra/inter agencies, local/state/federal agencies, private sector organizations, and the public.
During the investigative process, Employee will contact banks, DMV, insurance companies, pension companies and other income providers to gather financial information. Monitor weekly personal needs checks and DART tickets and assure they are current and processed in a timely manner to meet client needs. Mail or deliver weekly checks for community clients.
Job Requirements
- Possession of an Associate’s Degree or higher in Accounting or related field; OR
- Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Information Systems, or related field; OR
- Six months experience in accounting support which includes performing financial transactions such as classifying, computing, verifying, recording/posting, reconciling, audit/examination, summarizing financial data, and compiling reports.
- Six months experience in office operations such as operating office machines, handling incoming and outgoing mail, postal and shipping services, answering phones, directing calls, and taking messages; file maintenance; maintaining and updating supplies.
- Six months experience in record keeping.
- Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
- The ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Conditions of Hire
• A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
Benefits
• Full time employees are eligible for FREE parking!!!
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Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations
•Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phrase of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302)739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Services Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.
•The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.