The Human Services Department seeks qualified candidates to fill an Extra-Help
Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator position!
Starting salary up to $47.89/hour depending upon experience.
Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservators (Deputy PA/PG/PC) investigate, and may administer, the estates of deceased individuals who either had no will or were without appropriate people willing or able to act as administrators. They conduct official County investigations into conservatorship matters and act as legally appointed conservators for persons found by the Courts to be unable to properly care for themselves or their finances.
Deputy PA/PG/PCs also perform case, estate, personal, and financial management services for adults who are older, dependent, and/or gravely disabled who are unable to act in their own best interest, or resist fraud and/or undue influence. They will communicate with clients, community partners, and others, sign medication consents, investigate referrals, conduct quarterly visits, attend team meetings, and serve as the Officer of the Day as needed.
The ideal candidate will possess many of the following:
Experience involving the probate of estates and/or legal guardianship/conservatorship
Expertise investigating and evaluating information and data
Professional experience dealing with decedent estates, probate guardianships, and/or Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) conservatorships
An understanding of the public assistance programs available to clients
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a large workload under strict deadlines
Strong communication skills in order to assist clients and family members who may be under severe stress
Experience working with a diverse population of clients in varying degrees of crisis
The ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain client confidentiality
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Panoramic Database Software, and other case management tracking tools
EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT
Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Intermittent, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most regular employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Intermittent, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of 1,380 hours within any twelve-month consecutive period. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit,
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now
