Position Information The Human Services Department seeks qualified candidates to fill an Extra-Help
Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator position! S tarting 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.
This recruitment is currently being conducted to fill an intermittent, extra-help Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator position in the Human Services Department. This list may also be used to fill future extra-help vacancies as they occur during the active status of the list.
*Salary is negotiable within the established range.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.
Normally, this would include a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, social welfare, behavioral health, business administration, legal studies, or related field; and one year experience determining eligibility for benefits as an Eligibility Worker, Social Services Worker, or closely related class in a county public social service, or similar, agency; or one year experience involving probate of estates, estate management, and/or legal guardianship/conservator duties.
OR Academic course work at a college or university in behavioral science, social welfare, behavioral health, business administration, legal, or related field; and two years of experience determining eligibility for benefits as an Eligibility Worker, Social Services Worker, or closely related class in a county public social service, or similar, agency; or two years experience involving probate of estates, estate management, and/or legal guardianship/conservator duties.
Certification: Certification by the California State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardians, and Public Conservators is required within four years of appointment.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of: basic principles and techniques of investigations, interviewing, and case management; the appropriate provisions of the California Probate, Health and Safety, and Welfare and Institutions Codes, and other pertinent laws and regulations as they relate to Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator services; legal definitions and forms used in conservatorship and probate proceedings; various public welfare programs and community resources available to conservatees; concepts involved in wills, trusts, insurance policies, deeds and contracts; legal procedures and practices; courtroom procedures; research and recordkeeping methods; the special needs of disabled adults, mentally ill, and frail elderly populations; medical and psychiatric terminology, and current treatment methods.
Ability to: communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; investigate, assess, and evaluate data and develop an effective course of action; work independently in performing most work assignments, and in resolving problems and deviations; develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public, coworkers, clients, relatives and friends of clients, and employees of agencies involved with assigned caseload; effectively and tactfully communicate with persons under emotional stress; effectively work with clients who are difficult, unstable, mentally ill, potentially abusive, or violent; effectively organize and budget time and workload; establish and maintain systematic records including business, tax, and inventory records; use modern office equipment and computers sufficient for satisfactory work performance.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An
Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department. The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.
COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL*These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:
Paid Time Off :Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.
Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.
Retirement :Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .
IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical :County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.
Student Loan Debt Relief :County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.
Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.
For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.
*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
