Senior Deputy Public Guardian

Senior Deputy Public Guardian Riverside University Health System's Behavioral Health Department is seeking a Senior Deputy Public Guardian to join our team. This position will serve to fill a Senior Deputy Public Guardian vacancy in Riverside County. Schedule 9/80 Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Responsibilities Investigate the financial resources, living conditions, and support networks of individuals referred to the Public Guardian to determine eligibility for conservatorship. Manage, protect, and sell assets as directed; apply for services on behalf of clients; coordinate transportation; and make court appearances as required. Perform complex and sensitive conservatorship and guardianship investigations and case management assignments. Manage conservatees’ personal and financial affairs, including real and personal property. Provide lead guidance and training to Deputy Public Guardians. Prepare financial accountings, detailed case reports, and other documentation for submission to courts. Coordinate with County Counsel, private attorneys, financial institutions, and service providers in resolving complex conservatorship matters. Maintain accurate case files, financial records, and reports in accordance with legal and professional standards. Provide transportation for conservatees to court hearings, placements, or other appointments when no other transportation options are available. Property Management Responsibilities Manage real and personal property, including security, storage, maintenance, insurance, and disposition. Perform initial and periodic inspections of real property to determine, document, and report its condition. Develop property profiles, conduct title searches, and obtain appraisals for insurance, valuation, and court purposes. Arrange for and maintain fire, liability, mortgage, and vandalism insurance. Arrange 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 and bidding processes. Determine rental or lease arrangements for vacant property and manage maintenance before renting. Evaluate properties of new conservatees and review existing rental or lease agreements. Monitor contracted property management services to ensure proper maintenance, rental, and protection. File small claims actions and represent conservatee in court; testify in court regarding Public Guardian Office actions involving real property. 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 managing the financial and social affairs of persons placed under guardianship or conservatorship by the court or administering the estate of decedents. Experience must have included detailed investigations into estates to discover and protect assets and assisting in 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 investigations to determine and manage assets, including real and personal property. Principles and practices of real property management (title vesting, financing, sales, deeds, contracts, appraisal techniques). Procedures for sale or transfer of vehicles, mobile homes and other personal property; escrow and title processes; banking, investment and other financial procedures. Ability 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; 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 Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. Certification as a Public Guardian by the California State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardians, and Public Conservators within 4 years of hire. Compliance with continuing education requirements established by the association pursuant to Probate Code Sections 2923 and 1456.20. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Riverside