Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator I/II

Merced County (CA) • Merced, CA

353d

About The Position

The position involves carrying a caseload of Probate and LPS Conservatees, and Subpayee cases. Responsibilities include interviewing relatives, friends, treatment providers, and others involved with conservatees, arranging appropriate placements in care facilities, and coordinating necessary medical or psychiatric treatment. The role also requires developing case plans, monitoring their implementation, and making periodic visits to evaluate the quality of care provided. Additional duties include securing financial assistance, managing estate assets, and attending court hearings to provide testimony and assist legal counsel.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of paid experience with a public or private agency providing case worker services to dependent, disabled or indigent persons.
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree.
• Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
• Certification by the California State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardians and Public Conservators within two (2) years of date of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Carries a caseload of Probate and LPS Conservatees, and Subpayee cases.
• Interviews relatives, friends, treatment providers, and those having business dealings with conservatees.
• Arranges for appropriate placement of Conservatees in appropriate care facilities.
• Arranges for necessary medical and/or psychiatric treatment.
• Develops case plans and monitors their implementation.
• Makes periodic visits to evaluate and monitor the delivery and quality of care given by treatment providers to determine special needs.
• Performs personal services such as obtaining clothing or other personal items.
• Develops and monitors financial resources for treatment, care, and other expenses of Conservatees, including arranging for purchase or disposal of personal and real property.
• Secures financial assistance such as Social Security benefits, Veterans' benefits and public assistance.
• Arranges for sale or purchase of personal and real property for Conservatees.
• Locates and interviews relatives and associates of decedents regarding estate assets and potential executors or administrators.
• Determines decedent debts and obligations by contacting creditors, banks, mortgage companies, and public tax authorities.
• Protects the estates of decedents or conservatees from exploitation, waste, or loss.
• Establishes and maintains accurate case files and notes documenting activities performed on behalf of the decedent estate or conservatee.
• Attends Court hearings, including Court and Jury trials.
• Testifies at hearing regarding recommendations on conservatorships and estates.
• Assists County Counsel in pretrial preparation.
• Assists Counsel of Record on behalf of Conservatees in all criminal and civil hearings other than conservatorship hearings.
• Assists with final arrangements for decedents.

Benefits

• Regular attendance is an essential function.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree