Chief Deputy Public Guardian*

Posting number: 26-04118OPG-01

Department: Human Services-DAAS/Public Guardian

Job classification: Deputy Director, Department of Aging and Adult Services

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Social Services, Management, Miscellaneous, Human Services

Summary

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The Department of Aging and Adult Services - Office of the Public Guardian (DAAS-OPG) is recruiting for a Chief Deputy Public Guardian* who is responsible for managing the Office of the Public Guardian. In addition is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating mental health and probate conservatorship services for conservatees of the county. In addition is also responsible for researching and interpreting statutes and case law; reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of the organization, systems and procedures; developing policies and procedures; making budget recommendations; representing the Public Guardian in Mental Health and Probate Courts; and acting on the behalf of the Public Guardian in signing legal documents. This position requires extensive knowledge of conservatorship and estate administration services as specified by the Probate and Welfare and Institutions Codes.