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County of San Mateo

Deputy Public Guardian Conservatorship Investigator III - Aging and Adult Servic

County of San Mateo, Los Angeles, California, United States,


The Aging and Adult Services Division of San Mateo County Health is seeking a

Deputy Public Guardian Conservatorship Investigator III

(DPG). The position is on the

Probate Conservatorship Investigation

team and is the intake section of the San Mateo County Public Guardian program. The team receives referrals from all sources for individuals who are no longer able to make decisions for themselves due to a disabling condition other than mental health. The probate conservatorship investigators conduct a very involved inquiry into the individual's past and present life to prove to the court that there are no other alternatives to conservatorship that will allow the individual to continue to live independently in the community. Conservatorship is a very invasive process as it removes most of an individual's rights. Therefore, it is as a last resort that a petition for conservatorship is filed with the Superior Court.The current vacancy is in the Aging and Adult Services Division located in San Mateo, but will drive to visit clients at various locations, attend meetings, and perform various duties of the position. This person will report to the Supervising Deputy Public Guardian of Aging and Adult Services.DPG's

have responsibility for managing estates and providing casework services. They administer complex property and litigation cases, prepare complex court reports and testify in Court as needed and may develop comprehensive care plans.

DPG III's

also provide lead direction and training to other deputies, serve as liaisons with specific County and State departments and community agencies, handle those cases that present the greatest liability to the client and/or the County, and may provide 24-hour emergency response services.Determine the need for conservatorship including gathering evidence from medical professionals, medical institutions, financial institutions, law enforcement, residential facilities, utility services, friends, relatives and other collateral contacts to substantiate the need for conservatorship.Locate and document all income, assets and personal and real property.Interview, advise and confer with the proposed conservatee, relatives, and other collaterals concerning the proposed conservatee's care and the administration of their estate and personal welfare.Assess the physical, mental and human service needs of the proposed conservatee.Develop comprehensive care plans for the proposed conservatee which address the assessed needs and level of functioning, reviewing such plans on an ongoing basis and modifying as appropriate.Collaborate with the various community agencies and programs for the benefit of the proposed conservatee.Prepare detailed court reports including petitions, declarations and status reports that are necessary to outline the status of the proposed conservatee's health, welfare and safety.Collaborate with County Counsel and various legal professionals associated with the conservatorship investigation.Testify in court when necessary.Education and Experience:Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Three years experience coordinating the care and managing the income and assets of frail elderly and gravely disabled persons.Knowledge of:Basic principles and practices of leadwork.Principles, policies and procedures used in conducting comprehensive assessments of mentally and functionally disabled persons, the elderly and their families.Principles, policies and procedures used in developing care plans for mentally and functionally disabled persons and the elderly.Welfare and Institutions Code, Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, Probate Code and other applicable laws and regulations relating to person and estate management.Regulations governing Federal Assistance, Social Security benefits, Veterans Administration benefits and other entitlements.Principles and techniques used in estate and financial investigation to determine conservatees' or wards' assets, including real property, stocks, bonds and bank deposits.Functions and procedures of the court system.Social and community resources available.Psycho-social, medical, and economic interrelationships that result in individual and social abnormalities.Multi-cultural and ethnic diversity.Skill/Ability to:Assess problems and take appropriate action, particularly in emergency and/or difficult situations.Develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with County staff, service providers, assigned agencies, and individuals contacted in the course of the work.Work effectively with mentally and emotionally disabled persons, the elderly and their families.Maintain complete and accurate case records.Prepare clear, concise written reports.Read, interpret, and implement complex written materials.Communicate effectively, including speaking clearly and concisely.Develop and implement comprehensive case plans.Organize and manage large volumes of paperwork.Respond immediately to client needs in the home and/or institutional settings.Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply.

Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, and extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online.

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to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~Final Filing Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024 11:59 PMApplication Screening: October 8, 2024Panel Interviews: October 21 and/or 22, 2024San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.HR Contact: Kristin Herman (09122024) - (Deputy Public Guardian Conservator III - G217)

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