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Deputy Public Guardian

Under general supervision, to investigate reports of persons who may be incompetent or gravely disabled and in need of guardianship or conservatorship protection; to plan and monitor the fiscal affairs of such persons; and to perform related work as required.

Incumbents in this class report to the Supervising Deputy Public Guardian and perform guardianship and conservatorship investigations.

The Health & Human Services Agency of Shasta County is committed to providing fair and equal access to services. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and characteristics. This individual will be willing to travel out of town and overnight as needed. The ideal candidate will be able to make an immediate positive impact on external and internal customers. With a professional attitude and appearance, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a desire for serving those in need while promoting community health and well-being. This individual will be a positive contributor to the site culture and exemplify the agency values of Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome a candidate who is interested in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be good with communication, multitasking, organizing and have the ability to maintain strong interpersonal skills.

Shasta County is looking for a dynamic Deputy Public Guardian to join the Adult Services Staff. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a two-year experience as an Assistant Social Worker, social case management for adult or children's services, or other relatable experience is desirable. The ideal candidate will possess experience in the following areas:

• Outstanding analytical skills, with demonstrated ability, to think logically and arrive at sound conclusions
• Investigative skills, specifically in determining an individual's ability to provide for their own food, clothing, and shelter
• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and complete multiple time sensitive tasks
• Experience in estate management (including knowledge of stocks, bonds, trusts, personal and real property)
• Managing and making financial decisions for clients

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Lanterman-Petris-Short Conservatorship laws and other Welfare and Institution Codes as well as Probate Codes as they apply to conservatorships; principles of interviewing and problem solving; principles of personal finance and budgeting; common community health, social and legal support services; basic social and psychological problems common to emotionally disturbed, mentally ill or physically handicapped persons.

Ability to: Conduct estate and financial investigation and interviews; prepare and present clear and concise reports; establish and maintain effective personal relationships with incompetent persons; interpret and apply laws to negotiations concerning conservatorship cases; transact complicated financial and business affairs for conservatees; deal tactfully with persons with a variety of cultural, educational, and occupational backgrounds; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.

Minimum Qualifications: Either a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including thirty (30) semester college units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral sciences; AND either two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Social Worker with Shasta County, or two (2) years of experience performing social casework services in child or adult protective services comparable to an Assistant Social Worker with Shasta County; OR a master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university, or a master's degree from a two-year counseling program from an accredited college or university. Special Requirements: Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application:

1. Do you possess a bachelor's degree, including thirty (30) semester college units in social welfare, social/human services; sociology, or other behavioral sciences? If "Yes," list the courses and number of college units per class. If "No," type N/A.
2. Do you have two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Social Worker in Shasta County? If "Yes," please list the department you worked for, and the dates you held that position. If "No," type N/A.
3. Do you have two (2) years of experience performing social casework services in child or adult protective services comparable to an Assistant Social Worker in Shasta County? If "Yes," provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, job titles, and job duties. If "No," type N/A.
4. Do you possess a master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university, or a master's degree from a two-year counseling program from an accredited college or university. If "Yes," please indicate the type of degree you received and the college or university you received it from. If "No," type N/A.
5. I acknowledge this position requires an appropriate driver's license, occasional overnight travel, and being on-call on a rotation. Yes/No

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat. Exposure to unsanitary conditions, e.g., spoiled foods, feces, urine, and disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account. Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position. As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) ###-#### to request a flyer.

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly. Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California General Unit.

Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% of his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at