Deputy Public Guardian I

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Deputy Public Guardian I

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11 : 59 p.m. (PST) on the day the Countys needs are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

This recruitment will establish an Open eligible list and will be used to fill current and future Deputy Public Guardian I positions . This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and / or lower classifications throughout the County.

First Round of Consideration will be Monday December 1st 2025.

Applications received after this date will be processed in the next round.

THE AGENCY

The County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas Administrative Services Behavioral Health Services Correctional Health Services Public Health Services and Specialized Medical Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Office of the Public Guardian (PG) is dedicated to the physical and financial safety of persons unable to do so on their own who are conserved when there are no viable alternatives to public conservatorship. The Superior Court determines whether a conservatorship should be established involving a court process that includes petitioning the court and notifying the proposed conservatee and his or her family of the proceedings. A conservatorship is only established as a last resort through a formal hearing. The Court can appoint the Public Guardian as a conservator of the person only estate only or both.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Deputy Public Guardian I is a trainee-level position that will be trained to act as the deputized conservator for Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) and Probate conserved individuals and will report to the Supervising Deputy Public Guardian.

This position will be responsible for but not limited to the following :

• Provide court investigations and case management services for a mixed caseload of LPS and Probate conservatorship cases including trusts and properties
• Offer ongoing case management for court-appointed conservatorships and trusts in Orange County
• Secure the real and personal property of individuals residing in Orange County ensuring protection
• Execute ongoing estate administration and fiduciary duties in compliance with all trust stipulations
• Complete inventories and accountings promptly while maintaining accurate and detailed records
• Monitor investment performance closely and provide guidance to PGs Accounting Services Team as needed
• Conduct thorough interviews with referred individuals their families friends physicians social workers mental health staff law enforcement and other involved parties to assess the need for conservatorship
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of case plans treatment plans and continuing care plans for conservatees
• Evaluate and process claims against the assets of conservatees authorizing payment for valid claims or billings
• Lift and carry personal protection test equipment and client property up to 25 lbs

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following :

Professional experience providing whole-person care or case management to adults older adults or vulnerable populations in a public or nonprofit setting.

Additionally the ideal candidate will also demonstrate knowledge and experience in the following competencies :

Technical Expertise Legal & Regulatory Navigation

Decision Making Fact Finding Delivering Results

Displaying Ownership & Accountability Attention to Detail

Building & Maintaining Relationships Influencing Professional Impact

Oral and Written CommunicationSkills

A valid California drivers license and proof of auto insurance must be maintained by the date of appointment. Incumbents are obligated to utilize their personal vehicles for client services and County business with reimbursement facilitated through the mileage claim process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Please click here to view the minimum qualifications for the Deputy Public Guardian I classification as well as the physical & mental requirements and the environmental conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening qualified applicants will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

Application Screening (Refer / Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%)

Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicants rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicants qualifications for the job.

Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Email Notification

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE : User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam / junk folders and / or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at .

Frequently Asked Questions

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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Athena Corrales at or

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer

encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 30 - 41