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County of Riverside · 22 hours ago

Senior Deputy Public Guardian

Riverside County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

County of Riverside is seeking a Senior Deputy Public Guardian to join their Behavioral Health Department. The role involves managing complex conservatorship and guardianship cases, including financial and personal affairs of conservatees, and providing lead guidance to Deputy Public Guardians.

GovernmentHealth CarePublic RelationsPublic SafetySocial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage a reduced case load of the more complex conservatorship cases, including mismanaged or high-value estates, multiple income sources and unusual financial or medical circumstances

Manage real and personal property including security, storage, maintenance, insurance, and disposition of property

Perform initial and periodic inspections of real property to determine, document, and report the property’s condition

Develop property profiles and conduct title searches; obtain appraisals for insurance, valuation and court purposes

Arrange for and maintain fire, liability, mortgage, and vandalism insurance; arrange for the sale of real and personal property through local real estate broker listings, auctions or other; approved methods

Prepare and post legal notices and advertisements; explain sale conditions, bidding processes, and payment; requirements to prospective buyers

Determine whether vacant property should be rented or leased and appropriate rent to be charged; ensure properties are cleaned and repaired before renting; establish rental terms and arrange for deposits and initial rent payments

Evaluate the real property of new conservatees cases and reviews existing rental or lease agreements

Monitor the contracted property management services to ensure that property is properly maintained, rented and protected; advise department staff of recommended actions

File small claims actions and presents cases on behalf of the conservatee; testifyies in court regarding the Public Guardian Office’s actions involving real property; appears in court for the confirmation of real property sales and other complex conservatorship matters

Provide lead direction, training and case guidance to Deputy Public Guardians; review casework for accuracy, compliance with court standards and adherence to legal requirements

Prepare financial accountings, detailed case reports and other documentation for submission to the courts; testify regarding recommendations and case status

Coordinate with County Counsel, private attorneys, financial institutions, and service providers in the resolution of complex conservatorship matters

Maintain accurate case files, financial records and reports in accordance with legal and professional standards; perform timely documentation of case notes and organize and maintain legal documentation and financial records

Provide transportation for conservatees to court hearings, placements or other appointments when no other transportation options are available

Qualification

Conservatorship managementFinancial investigationsReal property managementPublic Guardian lawsCase managementEffective communicationTeam leadershipProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, with an emphasis in behavioral science, public or business administration, finance, accounting, social services, human services, or related field

One year of managing the financial and social affairs of persons placed under guardianship or conservatorship by the court or administering the estate of decedents

Detailed investigations into estates of conservatees or of the deceased in order to discover and protect assets and assisting in the disposal of estate, real and personal property, either through sales, public auction or disbursement to heirs

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required and must be maintained throughout employment

Must have and maintain valid Certification as a Public Guardian by the California State Association of Public Administrator, Public Guardians, and Public Conservators (CAPAPGPC). Certification must be obtained within 4 years of hire per Section 2923 of the California Probate Code

Knowledge of the Public Guardian/Conservator's functions and related laws, regulations and codes

Knowledge of practices and methods used in financial and estate investigations to determine and manage assets, including real and personal property

Knowledge of principles and practices of real property management, including title vesting, financing, sales, deeds, contracts, and appraisal techniques

Knowledge of procedures for the sale or transfer of vehicles, mobile homes and other personal property

Knowledge of escrow and title processes

Knowledge of banking, investment and other financial procedures

Ability to manage and protect the assets of conservatees

Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations related to Public Guardian and Conservator's work

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental agencies and other entities providing supportive services to wards and conservatees

Ability to monitor and evaluate contracts for professional services

Ability to interview effectively

Ability to maintain accurate financial and casework records

Ability to make effective presentations in court

Ability to apply landlord/tenant laws

Ability to work closely with elderly, disabled and disoriented persons