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Protect Adults with Cognitive Disabilities in Douglas County

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ORGANIZATION: GUARDIAN PARTNERS

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Spark your passion by supporting others in maintaining their dignity, quality of life, and assuring their needs are being met.

Guardian Partners trains local, dedicated community members with an interest in advocating for adults who have developmental and/or cognitive impairments and are under the legal protection of a Guardian. Guardianship in Oregon is a legal relationship where another is appointed to make decisions on behalf of those who are unable to make decisions for themselves. Across the state, there are over 15,000 guardianships. Before Guardian Partners, oversight of guardianship cases in Oregon was almost non-existent.

To address this, we train Volunteer Case Monitors to provide limited oversight of cases by interviewing and meeting with adults living with disabilities. Case Monitors interview those involved in their care and make recommendations to the court for any resources or intervention needed. Our mission is to protect and serve those who need it most, one case at a time.

Case Monitors are at the heart of our mission. Your impact can be profound.

Contact us today to learn more about Guardian Partners! www.guardian-partners.org

Highlights:

  • Volunteering is highly flexible! Scheduled on your own time, at your convenience.
  • Case reviews require 6-12 hours of your time per month.
  • Monitors commit to reviewing at least 10 cases.
  • Training and staff support continuously offered.

Watch this video to learn about the impact our volunteers have in the lives of vulnerable Oregonians: https://vimeo.com/368055631

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About GUARDIAN PARTNERS

Location:

1600 SE Bybee Blvd, Suite 206, PORTLAND, OR 97202, US

Mission Statement

Guardian Partners assists the Court in protecting our most vulnerable through monitoring and education. These efforts reduce the potential for abuse, neglect, and exploitation of Protected People under guardianship.

Description

Volunteer Monitors are at the heart of our mission to keep vulnerable Oregonians safe and thriving.

Founded in 2014, Guardian Partners has grown to serve 21 counties - Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Douglas, Gilliam, Hood River, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, Lincoln, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Wheeler, and Yamhill - with additional counties anticipated soon. We strive to review all adult guardianship cases in Oregon. Our volunteers offer local resources for 80% of cases monitored and recommend court intervention as needed.

The difference a Case Monitor makes in a Protected Person's life can be profound.



CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Justice & Legal
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Justice & Legal

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Douglas CountyDouglas County, OR 97471

(43.24987,-123.48224)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Mental Health
  • Legal (General)
  • Family Law
  • Advocacy
  • Healthcare

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • The work is very flexible and can be arranged around your schedule. We ask for a minimum commitment of 10 case interviews/year, 6 - 12 hours a month, and completion of training. Contact us for an interview today!
  • Initiative, dedication and commitment, critical thinking, proficient verbal and written communication, fortitude; case monitoring is independent work. Now recruiting in Douglas County! Travel to priority cases/counties appreciated.

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