Deputy Public Guardian

2 weeks ago


Riverside, United States County of Riverside Full time

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.
- 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