Deputy Public Guardian/Administrator

Job Description:

Deputy Public Guardian/Administrator

Description

The Position

The current vacancy is in Ukiah.

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions in a variety of service areas and locations throughout the County, should they occur.

Under direction, supervises the operations of the County's Public Guardian/Administrator's (PG/PA) Office. Supervises staff providing guardianship, conservatorship, and money management services to persons under the jurisdiction of the PG. Coordinates care, including placement and treatment, and management of income and assets of conservatees, and supervises activities related to the administration of estates as ordered by the court. Performs related duties as required.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assesses the human service needs, physical and mental, of the conservatees placed under the jurisdiction of the Public Guardian.
• Develops and/or supervises the development and implementation of care plans for conservatees which address the conservatees assessed needs and level of functioning; reviews such plans on an ongoing basis and modifies as appropriate.
• Oversees all assessments, investigations, and case plan development.
• Locates and directs the marshaling of all assets, including Social Security benefits, Veterans' benefits, other income, and personal and real property.
• Conducts and/or supervises all inventories for cash assets including real and personal property. Interviews, advises and confers with conservatees, relatives, and other collaterals as appropriate, concerning the conservatee's care and the administration of their estate.
• Completes detailed reports for the Superior Court which include the need for conservatorship, care plans to address the assessed needs, and accounting of all assets and disbursements.
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive, accurate and timely case reports, records and correspondence, including petitions and court reports; oversees the case work documentation of all those supervised.
• Provides management of estates of decedents, including the acquisition and disposition of real and personal property; oversees any necessary contracts for operation of property, liquidates assets as necessary, communicates with heirs, appraisers, creditors, title companies, etc.; examines all proofs of claimants to estates, settles all claims and bills filed against estates in PA case load.
• Arranges for the storing of personal property and assists in disposing of real and personal property through sale, public auction or disbursement to relatives, as appropriate and in accordance with all related Probate and Welfare and Institutions Code Sections.
• Supervises the development and implementation of computer based accounting and case management systems.
• Interprets the rules, regulations and policies of the Department to clients, staff and collaterals.
• Participates in the Adult Services Division Supervisory Meetings in the planning for the division and implementation of Department and Division policy.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Pattern 1: One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey level social work case management, as defined below, at the level, or the equivalent in education and experience, of the Social Worker III classification in Mendocino County.

Or

Pattern 2: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social welfare/social work, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science; AND three (3) years of full-time experience performing journey level social work case management, as defined below. One (1) year of formal or informal lead work or supplemental course work in office management, supervision or related field is desirable.

Or

Pattern 3: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university with a major in any field with successful completion of 30 semester units (45 quarter) in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science; AND four (4) years of full-time experience performing journey level social work case management, as defined below. One (1) year of formal or informal lead work or supplemental course work in office management, supervision or related field is desirable.

Social work case management is defined as: case management performed by a professional Social Worker or Protective Services Worker, as opposed to healthcare (or other non-social work) case management, with direct responsibility for assessing and evaluating clients; conducting investigations of abuse and neglect; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload, monitoring compliance through home calls and other personal contact; collaborating with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; developing a case plan, modifying case plans as needed/required; and having authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles, policies and procedures used in conducting comprehensive assessments of mentally and functionally disabled persons, the elderly and their families.
• Principles, policies and procedures used in developing care plans for mentally and functionally disabled persons and the elderly.
• Applicable laws and regulations relating to individual and estate management and Welfare and Institutions Code, LantermanPetris-Short Act, Probate Code, and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes and ordinances.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of supervision and training.
• Regulations governing Federal Assistance, Social Security benefits, Veteran's Benefits, and other entitlements.
• Principles and techniques used in estate investigation and assessment to manage conservatees' or decedents assets, including real and personal property, stocks, bonds and bank deposits.
• Functions and procedures of the court system.
• Community resources for the provision of public guardianship services, including housing, social services and behavioral resources.
• Awareness to the needs and requirements of multi-cultural and ethnically diverse populations

Skill in:

• Leadership to unit staff; to include modeling of department communication and staff support policies, meeting facilitation skills, and problem resolution.
• Working independently and with teams in the planning and development of programs.
• Working effectively with mentally and emotionally disabled persons, the elderly, and their families.
• Maintaining complete, clear, concise, and accurate case records; to prepare and present written reports.
• Supervising and training subordinates.
• Reading, understanding, interpreting and implementing complex written materials.
• Communicating openly, honestly, directly and respectfully with conservatees, their families, other agencies, staff and others encountered in the course of the work.
• Organizing and managing large volumes of paperwork; prioritizing and delegating unit work effectively.
• Responding immediately to client needs in the home and/or institutional settings.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand and walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The incumbent must frequently lift, carry, and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing: If you require special testing arrangements to accommodate a disability or religious conviction you must contact Human Resources at 707.234.6600 prior to the test date to make your requirements known. You must provide enough advance notice to allow Human Resources to properly review and evaluate your request .

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer


This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

LABOR CONTRACTS
For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

Closing Date/Time: 1/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$67,766.40 - $82,388.80 Annually