Records Researcher Job Description

RECORDS RESEARCHER JOB DESCRIPTION

The Records Researcher reviews guardianship records, as assigned by court staff, and checks to find out whether the information is correct. The purpose is to update court records for use by the court staff and the Court Visitors. Verifying records involves telephoning and letter-writing or emailing, and requires perseverance and patience. Records Researchers perform their tasks at the court on a scheduled basis. They keep records of their work and bring to the attention of the Program Coordinator any problems they encounter.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Complete initial orientation/training and attend quarterly meetings of volunteers

* Arrange with program coordinator a mutually agreeable schedule to perform tasks

* Review and verify court files or databases of guardianship cases as assigned by Coordinator

* Complete assignments in a timely manner and according to court procedures

* Complete quarterly time sheets and report on number of cases researched

* Notify the Program Coordinator in a timely way of any problems with assignments, schedule changes or planned absences from the program

* Submit annual volunteer evaluation form

Qualifications

 Resourceful person with good investigative skills  Patience and tenacity; attention to detail  Willingness to learn court procedures and abbreviations used in record keeping  Strong desire to help people and further the goals of the court monitoring program  Ability to hold information in confidence

Commitment

 Renewable one-year commitment  Contribute 8 – 10 hours per month; scheduled basis