Senior Deputy Public Guardian

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System’s Behavioral Health Department is seeking a Senior Deputy Public Guardian to join our team! This job opening will serve to fill a Senior Deputy Public Guardian vacancy in Riverside County.

In this role, the Senior Deputy Public Guardian will be responsible for investigating the financial resources, living conditions, and support networks of individuals referred to the Public Guardian in order to determine eligibility for conservatorship. The position also involves managing, protecting, and selling assets as directed; applying for services on behalf of clients; coordinating transportation; and making court appearances as required by the court.

Under direction, performs the more complex and sensitive conservatorship and guardianship investigations and case management assignments; manages conservatees;’ personal and financial affairs, including real and personal property; performs other related work duties as required.

The Senior Deputy Public Guardian is the advanced journey level classification in the Deputy Public Guardian series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. The Senior Deputy Public Guardian is distinguished from the Deputy Public Guardian in that the former is responsible for managing the most complex conservatorship and guardianship cases, including those involving high-value estates, multiple properties, businesses, or extensive medical and psychiatric needs, and by providing lead guidance and training to Deputy Public Guardians.

Schedule: 9/80 Monday-Friday 8:00AM -5:00PM

Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.

We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian’s Office, address the diverse needs of our community.

At RUHS Behavioral Health, you’ll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

If you’re passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!

For more information, please visit www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage a reduced case load of the more complex conservatorship cases, including mismanaged or high-value estates, multiple income sources and unusual financial or medical circumstances.

• Manage real and personal property including security, storage, maintenance, insurance, and disposition of property;.

• Perform initial and periodic inspections of real property to determine, document, and report the property’s condition;.

• Develop property profiles and conduct title searches; obtain appraisals for insurance, valuation and court purposes;.

• Arrange for and maintain fire, liability, mortgage, and vandalism insurance; arrange for the sale of real and personal property through local real estate broker listings, auctions or other; approved methods.

• Prepare and post legal notices and advertisements; explain sale conditions, bidding processes, and payment; requirements to prospective buyers.

• Determine whether vacant property should be rented or leased and appropriate rent to be charged; ensure properties are cleaned and repaired before renting; establish rental terms and arrange for deposits and initial rent payments;.

• Evaluate the real property of new conservatees cases and reviews existing rental or lease agreements

• Monitor the contracted property management services to ensure that property is properly maintained, rented and protected; advise department staff of recommended actions 

• File small claims actions and presents cases on behalf of the conservatee; testifyies in court regarding the Public Guardian Office’s actions involving real property; appears in court for the confirmation of real property sales and other complex conservatorship matters.

• Provide lead direction, training and case guidance to Deputy Public Guardians; review casework for accuracy, compliance with court standards and adherence to legal requirements.

• Prepare financial accountings, detailed case reports and other documentation for submission to the courts; testify regarding recommendations and case status.

• Coordinate with County Counsel, private attorneys, financial institutions, and service providers in the resolution of complex conservatorship matters.

• Maintain accurate case files, financial records and reports in accordance with legal and professional standards; perform timely documentation of case notes and organize and maintain legal documentation and financial records.

• Provide transportation for conservatees to court hearings, placements or other appointments when no other transportation options are available.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment,

Please contact Nicole Prado at (951) 955 - 2552 or [email protected].
Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veterans Service Coordinator for County of Riverside is Martin Rivera.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, with an emphasis in behavioral science, public or business administration, finance, accounting, social services, human services, or related fi

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