Deputy Public Guardian

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 is the journey level classification in the Deputy Public Guardian series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position.

Incumbents are responsible for the management of conservatorship and guardianship cases involving both personal care and estate administration.

Deputy Public Guardians exercise professional responsibility in safeguarding conservatees' personal welfare and assets, coordinating medical and social services, and ensuring compliance with court orders.

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.

Extensive case management experience is preferred

This position will require driving and traveling throughout Riverside County

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-healthEXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES (may include but not limited to):

• Investigate the financial, medical, psychiatric, social circumstances, living situations, and
support networks of persons referred to the Public Guardian to determine eligibility for conservatorship
as gravely disabled or legally incompetent, which includes interviews with families, service providers
and other interested parties.

• Conduct detailed investigations into estates of persons placed under conservatorship to discover
and protect assets; locate, marshal, inventory, and safeguard real and personal
property, including preliminary appraisal of
assets and secure any cash or valuables.

• Apply for, secure and manage benefits to which conservatees are entitled, such as insurance,
financial assistance, social security, Medi-Cal, pensions and annuities, and veteran's benefits...