Deputy Public Administrator

DEPUTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

Salary Range: Min $39,106.77 - Mid $48,579.84 per year

Benefits: Full-time, 40-hour per week position with Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.

The purpose of this position is to assist the Public Administrator with a few activities, perform routine budgets, maintain finances and resources for the individuals served, and perform general office management. This position works under the direction of the Public Administrator.

• Assists in conducting inspections and inventories of personal property of estates and wards to determine value and means to protect property in the charge of the public administrator.
• Takes possession of personal property, monies, checks, notes, stocks, bonds, and other securities in the charge of the public administrator.
• May meet with banking officials to determine wards or decedents' property and take possession.
• Receives, records, and reconciles funds associated with conservator accounts.
• Maintain accurate computer records for preparation of annual settlements.
• Review invoices and medical bills for accuracy and insurance adjustments and reconcile disputes.
• Performs basic mathematical calculations for the preparation of annual settlements.
• Receives and responds to phone calls from wards, family members, medical personnel, and case workers.
• Provides consent for individuals to hospitals for admission and minor treatment, medications, procedures, after consultation with the Public Administrator or case manager when they are not available; sends information upon request.
• Maintains financial records for wards, bank accounts and prepares checks for all monthly expenses for wards having income and expenses; balances statements monthly.