Deputy Public Guardian-Conservator - Ventura County Behavioral Health

Description

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Investigates and assesses the mental functioning and social background of persons referred for conservatorship as legally incompetent wards of the Public Guardian;
• Determines whether guardianship or conservatorship is appropriate under the applicable laws and makes recommendations to the Court;
• Coordinates physical care and monitors custody of clients not capable of providing for their own wellbeing;
• Manages notes, mortgages, insurance premiums, and the operations of businesses owned by the ward or conservatee;
• Applies for benefits to which the ward or conservatee is entitled, such as insurance, welfare payments, social security, and veteran's benefits;
• Safeguards the wellbeing and assets of conservatees by protecting the estates from exploitation and overseeing the finances;
• Develops a financial plan for the maintenance needs and reviews claims against assets;
• Prepares case documentation, correspondence, financial records, reports, legal forms, and related paperwork for courts and conservatorship cases;
• Uses email and internet; maintains computer databases and assures safekeeping of electronic records and files;
• Conducts detailed investigations into the estates of these persons to discover and protect assets including locating and identifying wills, heirs, and/or next of kin;
• Verifies assets and submits to third-party for appraisal;
• Recovers, secures, appraises, and arranges for sale of real and personal property;
• Cleans title searches and verifies vesting titles in grand deeds;
• Maintains frequent contact with clients to provide social services;
• Aids in marshalling estate assets;
• Works cooperatively with management, County Counsel, and other professionals to prepare for trials and other hearings;
• May testify in court, provides reports to the court on quality of care and needs of the client;
• Affords assistance with transportation for clients to court hearings and other appointments; often travel to other counties including overnight stays as necessary;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in a field related to human services, public health, mental health and one (1) year experience providing direct client service in human services, public health and mental health or other closely related experience.
• Related experience as noted above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
• Necessary Special Requirements:
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. as may be needed to move boxes, records, etc.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification requirements established by the California State Association of the Public Administrators, Public Guardians and Public Conservators within 18 months of employment.
• Must be computer proficient.

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY

Health Care Agency - Ventura County Behavioral Health

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OPENING DATE

7/1/26

CLOSING DATE

7/16/26 at 5:00 p.m.