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The Examiner position is under the Guardianship, Protective Proceedings, and Durable Power of Attorney statute, D.C. Code § 21-2001, et. seq., an individual who is alleged to be incapacitated may have an examiner appointed by the court to evaluate the condition of the individual and to make appropriate recommendations to the court.
Learn more about this agency10/19/2017 to 11/30/2017
$0 - $100 per hour
JS 17
Not required
No
Permanent - Varies
Full-time - Contractual
17
No
PRO-2018-0001
482392000
If an individual is deemed incapacitated from the diagnosis of intellectual disability, the preferred examiner will be a qualified intellectual disability professional who can present a complete social, psychological and medical evaluation of the individual to the court.
The court will decide what services are required and the appropriate Examiner will be contacted.
Qualified individuals include gerontologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, educators with a doctoral degree in education, licensed independent clinical social workers, or qualified intellectual disability professionals. The latter category may include: psychologist; physician; educator; clinical social worker; certified rehabilitation counselor; physical or occupational therapist; or therapeutic recreation specialist, each of whom must have specialized training in intellectual disability or at least one year of experience in treating individuals diagnosed with intellectual disability.
Training or experience in the diagnosis, care or treatment of the causes of or conditions leading to incapacity to manage financial resources or to meet essential requirements for physical health, safety, habilitation or therapeutic needs.
Any person appointed to this position must petition the court for compensation for services rendered in accordance with Superior Court Rule – Probate Division 308 (3). Compensation will be paid from the estate of the ward or, if not available, from a fund established by the District of Columbia.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Other detailed criteria for each profession are set forth at D.C. Code § 21-2011 (24) (A) through (G).
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Copy of professional licenses
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit detailed resume, highlighting relevant training and experience, and submit a copy of all professional licenses to the Honorable Alfred S. Irving, Jr., Deputy Presiding Judge of the Probate Division, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, 500 Indiana Avenue, NW, Room 2443, Washington, DC 20001. Resume packets can also be emailed: JudgeIrvingChambers@dcsc.gov and add in the subject line: Examiner Application.
Upon determination of qualification by the presiding judges of the Probate Division, a candidate for appointment will be placed on the Court panel. Appointments are made from the panel by the judges on a daily basis. Resumes will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/482392000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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