Deputy Public Guardian - Legal

Oklahoma Human Services•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$61,790 - $61,790•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Public Guardian represents the public guardian in matters involving Public Guardian wards and Conditional Release consumers. The role includes attending court when requested to inform the Court of their status, conducting jail assessments, coordinating with DDS Transition Coordinators to place incoming wards or consumers, and attending all related team meetings. The position participates in a full-team, 24/7 on-call rotation. The job also includes visiting local offices across an assigned area of the state to support consistent interpretation and application of agency policies and procedures. Duties may include reviewing local records and operations, observing staff work, preparing reports and recommendations, investigating issues, and advising local administrators on staffing, organization, management, and program needs. Occasional travel is required. The position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and requires a valid driver’s license and required car insurance.

Requirements

A master’s degree and three years of professional experience in one or more of the listed fields: social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation, or vocational rehabilitation; or an equivalent combination, substituting one additional year of qualifying experience for each year of required education.
Qualifying professional experience in the listed fields must have been the primary job responsibility; incidental performance of professional work does not qualify.
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.
Must be prepared to attend court when requested.

Responsibilities

Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation with the full team.
Attend court when requested to inform the Court of the status of Public Guardian wards or Conditional Release consumers.
Conduct jail assessments and work with DDS Transition Coordinators to place incoming wards or consumers.
Attend all team meetings regarding Public Guardian wards or Conditional Release consumers.
Visit local offices in an assigned area to support proper and uniform application of agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Review local records, files, and documents; observe local staff work; and evaluate the quality and quantity of work and ongoing program operations.
Prepare written reports and recommendations on the status and progress of local programs, and present findings on relevant issues to the state office.
Conduct studies and investigations of unusual occurrences or special projects as directed.
Advise local administrators on program staffing, organization, and management.
Conduct on-site staff meetings and training sessions about program policies, procedures, and changes.
Counsel local officials about local needs and problems.