Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Behavioral Health Department seeks Deputy Public Guardians to join our team. This job opening will serve to fill multiple current and upcoming Deputy Public Guardian Vacancies in Riverside.

The Deputy Public Guardian's primary responsibilities include investigating and administering the estates of disabled or legally incompetent individuals; and providing conservatorship services as specified in the Probate Code and the Welfare/Institutions Code.

The Ideal Candidates will posses:

• A passion for working with the older adult population and individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and/or cognitive impairments


• Team-oriented; goal oriented; detail-oriented; organized; able to multi-task; exceptional documentation skills.


• A good understanding of the roles and services provided by the Public Guardian's Office


• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary/multi-agency personnel, such as attorneys


• Experienced in handling property or financial assets; have familiarity with benefits establishment


• A working knowledge of electronic documentation systems, such as ELMR

Extensive case management experience is preferred

This position may require driving and traveling throughout Riverside County

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Investigates the financial resources, living situation, and support network of persons referred to the Public Guardian to determine eligibility for conservatorship as gravely disabled or legally incompetent.

• Conducts detailed investigations into estates of persons placed under conservatorship to discover and protect assets; locates, marshall, inventories, and take into custody personal property; make preliminary appraisal of assets; take into custody any cash, check or small valuable assets.

• Applies for benefits to which conservatees are entitled, such as insurance, financial assistance, social security, and veteran's benefits.

• Prepares and/or reviews investigation reports; contacts and corresponds with relatives, attorneys, title companies, banks, etc. to determine clear title on stocks, real property, and other assets; reviews estate planning documents such as interviews trust, and testamentary trust.

• Arranges for the rental or sale of real property and personal property to satisfy valid claims against the estate or to apply to the conservatees' care and treatment.

• Authorizes payment of claims against the estate arranges for payment of notes and mortgages, insurance premiums, and the operations of a business when in the interest of the conservatee; reviews the validity of claims against assets; ensure conservatees tax returns are prepared and filed.

• Coordinates supporting services for assigned caseload including legal, social, medical, and psychiatric services; arranges, in conjunction with social service agencies, for the physical care and shelter of conservatees.

• Conducts assessments and prepares care plans for any conservatee placed under his/her care; consents to the placement of conservatees which may include acute medical facilities, long term nursing care, and residential care facilities.

• Arrange for the burial of conservatees and the distribution of assets pursuant to testate or intestate succession; arranges for the adoption or disposal of pets.

• Upon court authorization, may hire or dismiss agents such as attorneys, real estate brokers, and accountants.

• May hire and dismiss care providers, or other domestic employees; arranges for the eviction or removal of tenants residing in estate property.

• Files petitions with the court for conservatees not capable to provide social services; prepares reports of detailed accounting of financial transactions taken on behalf of conservatees.

• Responds to requests from the court and other governmental agencies for clarification or explanation of case records and reports.

• Makes court appearances and may testify at hearings concerning conservatees.

• Provides for transportation of patients, as necessary prepares and presents a variety of reports as required.

• When given Court authorization, makes medical decisions on behalf of the conservatee.

• Provides the public with general information regarding conservatorship.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: The Public Guardian/Conservator's functions and related laws, regulations and codes; Practices and methods used in financial and estate investigations to determine assets including real and personal property; Real property management; banking investments and other financial procedures.

Ability to: Manage and protect the assets of conservatees; Interpret and apply laws and regulations related to Public Guardian and Conservator's work, including Social Security, and Medicare regulations; Interview effectively and make oral presentations; Establish and maintain accurate financial and casework records; Work closely with disabled, disoriented and elder persons; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental agencies providing supportive services to conservatees, and with others contacted in the course of the work.

Education:

EITHER I

Graduation from a recognized college with a Bachelor's degree, with an emphasis in behavioral science, public or business administration, finance, accounting, social services, human services or related field;

OR II

An AA degree from an accredited college and two years experience performing case management duties in a health or human services field;

OR III

Experience: Considerable experience performing case management and completion of an agency-approved case-management-training course.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Veterans' Preference:
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here: here ( Download PDF reader ).

Reasonable Accommodations:
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at: http://dao.rc-hr.com

Pre-Employment:
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

Employment Documents:
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or ( NACES )Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.( AICE ).

What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the County of Riverside's RUHS may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Application Period:
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed in the order of when it was received

Questions: For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter:
Edgar Manzo at: emcardenas@Rivco.org

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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