Conservator of Estate

Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)! In this opportunity you will Serves as conservator of estate for voluntary and involuntary matters pending in Court proceedings. Responsible for educating Protected Persons regarding financial matters. Enjoy weekly pay, career growth opportunities. Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!

Job Overview:  Serves as conservator of estate for voluntary and involuntary matters pending in Court proceedings. Responsible for educating Protected Persons regarding financial matters.

Create Lasting Change: The Impact You’ll Have:

• Maintain detailed, timely, and accurate accountings of all property of the Protected Person. Files regular accountings and reports with the Court of Jurisdiction.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with financial institutions and agencies.
• Expend portions of the Protected Person’s property, income and the principal as reasonably necessary for the support and care of the Protected Person. 
• Invest, manage, and dispose of specified portions or all of the property of the Protected Person according to law and in a prudent and reasonable manner.
• Exercise a high degree of care in managing the property of the Protected Person.  Liaison with Conservator of Person, and other departments providing support services – health, mental health, legal.
• Assist with transporting Protected Person to treatment facilities, when necessary.  Work with Protected Person and other interested persons to develop a greater understanding of fiscal management, including individual and group trainings, creation of written materials and implementation of financial planning.  

Job Requirements: 

• Combination of education and experience in financial management and/or financial advising to equal 8 years. 
• Must be bonded or able to get bonded in accordance with applicable law.  Must be fiscally responsible.  Demonstrated experience working effective with persons of differing ages, abilities, capacities and financial sensibilities. 
• Demonstrated experience educating individuals and groups regarding fiscal management.  Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 
• Valid Class D driver’s license may be required with a good driving record. 
• This position is subject to testing for drugs (THC included) & alcohol in accordance with the Federal Department of Transportation Regulations as well as the SMSC’s Drug / THC and Alcohol Policy.   

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities. Generous benefits include medical, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, and tuition reimbursement. 

Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org