Probate Investigator

Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Probate Investigator position serves the Court in investigating conservatorship and guardianship cases assigned to the Probate Court. Incumbents must exercise a thorough knowledge of and ability to analyze and interpret Probate Law and Legislation. This is a telework eligible opportunity, with the position potentially eligible for full or partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage, and family counseling, or gerontology.
Three (3) years of experience performing field investigations with children and adults in social work or comparable protective service settings. Relevant experience may include work performed with the Department of Children and Family Services, Adult Protective Services, or similar agencies responsible for child or adult welfare.
United States citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, in other languages in addition to English.
A Master's Degree from an accredited college, university or program in social work; psychology; marriage, and family counseling; or other behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family relationships.
A current license in marriage and family therapy, clinical social work or psychology.

Responsibilities

Interview prospective conservatees, conservators, guardians, family members, and collateral sources, and provide recommendations to the Court regarding suitability and statements.
Assess and report on proposed conservatees’ living arrangements, costs, physical and mental capabilities, including determinations on voting rights and medical consent; review criminal background checks.
Conduct guardianship and conservatorship investigations, including interviewing minors where appropriate and making recommendations on guardianship suitability.
Review ongoing conservatorships annually or biennially, evaluating the need for continuation, modification, or termination, and forwarding change requests to the Court.
Prepare and submit official conservatorship and guardianship investigation reports to the Court, which are used as evidence in judicial determinations.
Identify and report health and safety concerns in accordance with Adult Protective Services and Department of Children and Family Services guidelines.