Deputy Public Guardian I​/II

The Kings County Public Guardian/Veterans Services is currently seeking qualified individuals for the positions of:

Level I: $53,830.40 - $65,665.60 Annually
Level II: $59,446.40 - $72,571.20 Annually

As a Deputy Public Guardian, you’ll play a crucial role in advocating for individuals who cannot advocate for themselves. From assessing prospective clients for conservatorship or guardianship to managing personal and financial affairs, you’ll ensure vulnerable community members receive the protection, dignity, and stability they deserve.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey at the I level or ready to contribute your expertise at the II level
, you’ll grow, learn, and make a profound impact every single day. This is your opportunity to step into a career where your dedication truly changes lives.

This is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a lasting difference.
Your commitment can change lives—start your journey with us today!

For more information about the Kings County Public Guardian/Veterans' Service Office, please .

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry‑level (I Level) position.

• Conducts intake/assessments for individuals to determine need for a guardian or conservator; areas of review include financial, medical, social, and psychological criteria; discusses case with physicians, behavioral health workers, probation, and other social services agencies.
• Interviews clients, families, friends, and/or neighbors to gather information; explains complex legal policies, conservatorship, financial arrangements and answers questions from clients and family members; compiles information and evidence to support the need for conservatorship and submits to County Counsel to petition for conservatorship.
• When appointed as conservator or guardian, interviews client and relatives to determine nature and location of all client assets and debts; secures assets and determines a plan to manage them on behalf of the client.
• Ensures that clients receive the correct level of care for their needs; assesses gaps in care and coordinates services to fill these gaps; communicates with medical health providers to ensure proper care.
• When acting as conservator for a client with mental disorder, discusses the client with behavioral health professionals to determine the prognosis for release; assists clients in location of housing or other placement; monitors funds for client; follows actions of client to see that they are meeting their obligations, and taking medication as directed; may recommend and assist in returning the client to a locked facility.
• Performs fiscal management and Representative Payee services for assigned clients; obtains and researches any planning and financial documents; budgets the client’s income; ensures that funds are available for rent/care and client personal needs; pays bills; works with financial institutions to marshal client assets and obtain funds; arranges for storage and/or disposition of property; processes all legal documents and procedures on behalf of clients;
  
  upon case closure, ensures the proper distribution of estate assets.
• Coordinates with attorneys to represent conservatees at judicial, administrative hearings or other legal proceedings; testifies at court hearings and jury trials.
• Assists clients in pursuing other community base resources and/or financial benefits to which they may be entitled; acts as an advocate for clients with Social Security, Medi‑Cal, Veterans Service, State Disability, and other agencies; represents clients in dealing with federal, state, and local agencies and financial institutions.
• Prepares documentation outlining client interactions and communications, including services provided and service plans; prepares reports and makes recommendations for the Court, Social Security and other agencies.
• Transports or assists in the transportation of clients.
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