Senior Deputy Public Guardian
Now Hiring: Senior Deputy Public Guardian
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Location: Los Angeles County, CA
Full-time | Salary: $73,107 – 98,516 Annually
The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill Senior Deputy Public Guardian vacancies.
Some of our many benefits!
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Strong retirement plan and generous paid time off
- Long term career growth across LA County
What You’ll Do:
- Manage Client Care and Services: Develop and monitor individualized care plans, coordinate medical and mental health treatments, arrange appropriate living placements, and ensure clients receive necessary services and support.
- Conduct Conservatorship Investigations: Investigate clients’ medical, social, and financial backgrounds, assess eligibility for conservatorship or guardianship, and collaborate with healthcare providers, families, and community partners.
- Oversee Financial and Estate Management: Manage client budgets, safeguard assets, secure benefits and financial resources, and authorize expenditures to meet clients’ needs.
- Support Legal Proceedings and Court Compliance: Prepare conservatorship petitions and court reports, provide testimony, represent the Public Guardian in court proceedings, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Minimum Requirements
- A bachelor's degree with a major in social sciences, behavioral sciences, business administration, or accounting or a closely related field.
- Three years of experience administering conservatorships, guardianships or trusts in a public agency.
- Certification from the California State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardians and Public Conservators. Members of the Association are required to be in a good standing status.
- Ability to use personal vehicle to travel both within the county and out of county to conduct periodic visits, annual reviews and to conduct investigations.
A master’s degree with a major in social sciences, behavioral sciences, business administration, or accounting may be substituted for one year of the required experience.