Deputy Public Guardian - Conservator

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Requirements

Assesses the needs of the person and estate which includes: interviewing the client and family; determination of income and management of assets or benefits; evaluating, securing, and protecting assets; and determining needs and arranging for food, clothing, shelter and medical treatment; Screens and evaluates request for temporary conservatorship to determine that the legally required information is documented which may include screening medical reports to verify that a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual diagnosis has been made, screening for evidence of grave disability, cognitive impairment, and for evidence of physical or financial abuse; If appropriate, petitions Superior Court to establish temporary conservatorship; when not appropriate, informs the requesting physician or referring party of the reason; Prepares written recommendation to the Superior Court for dismissal or appointment of a public or private conservator; Contacts and works with community health, welfare, law enforcement and legal entities to arrange for delivery of services to clients; Writes periodic reports and letters; Assists relatives to make burial and other final arrangements; Arranges for physical support for clients such as housing and transportation; Inspects living facilities; Applies provisions of applicable codes, laws and regulations; Converses with clients to determine wants and needs and to assist with solving day-to-day problems; Manages estate assets including real and personal property Recommends disposal of clients' personal property and disposition of estate assets Acts as a representative of the estate in legal matters including testifying in court and at depositions in support of estate management; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs other related duties.

Qualifications Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and abilities: Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are normally attained through possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College in a Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Health Care or related field  -AND- Four (4) years of experience providing direct client services in a human services field, two (2) years of which were serving physically impaired or mentally ill clients.

Experience in estate management or related fields is desirable.Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify and maintain a County's driver's permit.

Knowledge of: Welfare and Institutions Code, Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, Probate Code and other applicable laws and regulations relating to person and estate management; Principles and methods used in estate and financial investigation; Principal and practices in case management services and estate management services; Investigative techniques; Typical community health, welfare and legal support services; Principles of household budget planning and management; Social and psychological problems peculiar to emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, cognitively impaired, or physically handicapped persons.Ability to: Communicate in oral and written form;  Deal tactfully with persons with a variety of cultural, educational and occupational backgrounds; Read, interpret and apply provisions of codes, laws, and regulations; Monitor contracts for estate administration; Investigate, negotiate, research and evaluate estates and their assets; Work under emotional pressure; Work with minimal guidance and supervision; Plan and monitor personal budgets; React sensitively to social and psychological problems of emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, cognitively impaired, or physically handicapped persons; Locate and arrange delivery of community health and welfare services; Gather, organize and present factual information in reports and letters.