Description

The Department of Aging and Adult Services - Office of the Public Guardian (DAAS-OPG) is recruiting for a Chief Deputy Public Guardian* who is responsible for managing the Office of the Public Guardian. In addition is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating mental health and probate conservatorship services for conservatees of the county. In addition is also responsible for researching and interpreting statutes and case law; reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of the organization, systems and procedures; developing policies and procedures; making budget recommendations; representing the Public Guardian in Mental Health and Probate Courts; and acting on the behalf of the Public Guardian in signing legal documents. This position requires extensive knowledge of conservatorship and estate administration services as specified by the Probate and Welfare and Institutions Codes.

Requirements

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in behavioral/social science, business/public administration, or other closely related field.

Qualifying degrees must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. In addition, degrees completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

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Experience:  Five years of progressively responsible experience in public guardian, aging and adult services, social services, public health, or a closely related human services field. At least two years of that experience at a managerial or supervisory level, overseeing programs and professional staff. Experience should also include a combination of experience with program development and implementation, budget and fiscal oversight, strategic planning, community and interagency collaboration, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., Probate Code, Welfare and Institutions Code, guardianship/conservatorship programs, or comparable regulatory frameworks.)
Desired Qualifications:
The Ideal candidate will have A Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work and three (3) years’ of of supervisory experience in a Public Guardian, Public Conservator, or Public Administrator setting, managing complex conservatorship and estate cases and overseeing the review of financial and legal documents. They will also bring strong public-sector mental health experience or a relevant Master’s degree with related leadership experience. A solid understanding of conservatorship and civil law, along with proven leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with legal, governmental, and community partners, is highly desirable.