Senior Deputy Public Guardian

Senior Deputy Public Guardian We are seeking a Senior Deputy Public Guardian to fill a vacancy in Riverside County. The Senior Deputy Public Guardian will investigate the financial resources, living conditions, and support networks of individuals referred to the Public Guardian to determine eligibility for conservatorship. The position also involves managing, protecting, and selling assets as directed; applying for services on behalf of clients; coordinating transportation; and making court appearances as required by the court. Under direction, the Senior Deputy Public Guardian performs complex and sensitive conservatorship and guardianship investigations and case management assignments; manages conservatees’ personal and financial affairs, including real and personal property; and performs other related duties. Schedule 9/80 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Key Responsibilities Manage a reduced case load of 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. Perform initial and periodic inspections of real property to 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 deposits and initial rent payments. Evaluate the real property of new conservatee cases and review existing rental or lease agreements. Monitor 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 present cases on behalf of the conservatee; testify in court regarding the Public Guardian Office’s actions involving real property; appear 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. Education 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 a related field. (Case management experience in a health, human services or related field may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full‑time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.) Experience 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. This experience must have included detailed investigations into estates of conservatees or the deceased to discover and protect assets and assist in the disposal of estate, real and personal property, either through sales, public auction or disbursement to heirs. Knowledge Public Guardian/Conservator functions and related laws, regulations and codes. Financial and estate investigation practices to determine and manage assets, including real and personal property. Principles and practices of real property management, including title vesting, financing, sales, deeds, contracts, and appraisal techniques. Procedures for the sale or transfer of vehicles, mobile homes and other personal property. Escrow and title processes; banking, investment and other financial procedures. Abilities Manage and protect the assets of conservatees; interpret and apply laws and regulations related to Public Guardian and Conservator work. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental agencies and other entities providing supportive services to wards and conservatees. Monitor and evaluate contracts for professional services. Interview effectively and maintain accurate financial and casework records. Make effective presentations in court; apply landlord/tenant laws. Work closely with elderly, disabled and disoriented persons. Other Requirements Valid California Driver’s License; employees may be required to use their own vehicle for field travel. Mileage reimbursement is available when using a personal vehicle for County business. Must possess and maintain a 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. Register for membership in the California State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardians, and Public Conservators (CA PAPGPC); if responsible for operational oversight of cases, must be certified and comply with continuing education requirements established by CA PAPGPC. Contact For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Nicole Prado at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries. For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Riverside