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Salary : $2,249.60 - $2,734.40 Biweekly Location : Tehama County, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2025-00127 Department: Public Guardian/Public Administrator Opening Date: 05/28/2025 Closing Date: 6/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific Description The Public Guardian /Public Administrator Team is comprised of high-energy, compassionate professionals from various disciplines, several members have been deputized to work on the Public Guardian/Public Administrator's behalf to protect elderly and disabled citizens at risk of abuse and neglect by safeguarding their assets, providing for their personal care and providing expert administration of decedent and conservatorship estates. Click here to learn more about the Tehama County Public Guardian/Administrator Department About the Position : Under direction of the Conservator/Public Guardian/Public Administrator, this position assists in investigations, recommendations and administration of conservatorships and public administration cases. They also provide administrative and fiscal support in department activities and programs. In this journey level classification, incumbents manage a caseload of complex and difficult conservatee services; performs complex legal, financial and social services casework functions, including risk assessment. They may provide technical direction, training and consultation to others and/or function in a lead worker capacity. About the Department : The department includes three programs: The Public Guardian, Public Administrator and the Representative Payee Program. The Public Guardian function is carried out via Probate and LPS Conservatorships, which assist individuals who are unable to provide for their own basic needs, (food, clothing, and shelter). Probate Conservatorships are primarily established for adults who cannot care for themselves or manage their own finances. This type of conservatorship is often used for older adults with severe limitations and for younger people who have serious cognitive impairments. LPS conservatorships are established to arrange mental health treatment and placement for people who are unable to provide for their food, clothing, shelter, and treatment needs, as a result of a mental disorder. The Public Administrator function handles the disposition of deceased estates. The Public Administrator serves the public by investigating and administering the estates of persons who die with no will or without an appropriate person willing or able to act as administrator. The Public Administrator's primary duties are to protect the decedent's property from waste, loss or theft; make appropriate burial arrangements; conduct thorough investigations to discover all assets; liquidate assets at public sale or distribute assets to heirs; pay the decedent's bills and taxes; and locate persons entitled to inherit from the estate and ensure that these individuals receive their inheritance. The Representative Payee program's main duties are to use the client's benefits to pay for the current and future needs of the beneficiary, and properly save any benefits not needed to meet current needs. A rep payee is an individual or organization that receives Social Security and/or SSI payments for someone who cannot manage or direct someone else to manage his/her money. Examples of Duties Conducts investigations of proposed conservatees and public administration cases; prepares related reports. Visits clients on a regular or as-needed basis, and prepares visitation reports. Provides for the care, treatment and supervision of conservatees; acts as advocate in all matters pertaining to conservatees; makes referrals to other social service agencies as appropriate; makes appointments with physicians and other professionals as needed. Marshalls the assets of conservatees and public administration cases, deposits monies received on behalf of estates and others in accounts authorized by State law controlling the authority of Public Guardians and Public Administrators; maintains and balances conservator account; disburses and closes estates; opens burial trusts and makes funeral arrangements. Maintains contact and communication with conservatees and public administration cases, their families, mental health case managers, attorneys, care providers, and other client service related agencies. Education, Experience & Licenses Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associates Degree, with focus of education related to social services, mental health, legal or other related fields. A minimum of three (3) years experience in social service, mental health, legal or other related fields. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. License & Special Requirements : Requires a valid California driver's license. Requires ability to be bonded. Recruitment Information The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy. In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Deputy Conservator/Public Guardian/Public Administrator, as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list. New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step. Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For questions about this recruitment please contact: Melani Kain 530-527-5634 | All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES. *Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work. This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit. SALARY: Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E). HEALTH: Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST! Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 for employee and all eligible dependents. PAID LEAVES: Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service) 96 hours of sick leave 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday LIFE INSURANCE: Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County. RETIREMENT: A retirement plan through CalPERS. CalPERS Formulas: Classic member = 2% @ 55 New Member = 2% @ 62 A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month. ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS: Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost. LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST! Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program Livongo: Diabetes Management Program Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program 01 What is your highest level of education? Some high school High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate None of the above 02 Please select the option below that best describes your experience in social service, mental health, legal or other related field. No experience Less than 1 year of experience

1. year to less than 2 years of experience
2. years to less than 3 years of experience
3. years to less than 4 years of experience
4. or more years of experience

03 Please list and explain the reasons why you are interested in applying for this position. 04 Describe your philosophy and/or experiences in dealing effectively with persons exhibiting symptoms of mental disorder, memory impairments, and/or inability to make their own decisions. 05 Describe your knowledge of accounting procedures related to safeguarding of funds and assets, preparing court and tax reports, and controlling payments from private funds for approved client expenses. 06 Please describe your knowledge of the probate process when administering a decedent's estate. 07 Please describe an example of your involvement in inter-agency collaboration. 08 Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months? Yes No Required Question Tehama County, CA

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