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DEPUTY PUBLIC GUARDIAN TRAINEE / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Salary

$63,060.00 - $84,967.68 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

b1495D-EA

Department

MENTAL HEALTH

Opening Date

03/25/2025

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :

OPEN COMPETITIVE- EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER:

b1495D-EA

FILING START DATE:

3/26/2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness,and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Deputy Public Guardian Trainee vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to emergency Deputy Public Guardian Trainee.

DEFINITION:

Under close supervision, learns to perform and performs routine administration of conservatorships, guardianships and trusts that are referred to and fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Public Guardian.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

This is the entry-level/trainee in the Deputy Public Guardian Series. Positions allocable to this classification are allocated to the Department of Mental Health's Office of the Public Guardian and receive structured training and technical guidance in the performance of routine case administration of conservatorships, guardianships and trusts.

Positions allocated to this class report to a Supervising Deputy Public Guardian and may also receive technical guidance and mentorship from a Senior Deputy Public Guardian or higher.

Factors affecting allocation of positions in the Deputy Public Guardian Series include, but are not limited to, scope and complexity of assignments in the areas of investigations, training, case auditing, casework administration including management of estates, assets, trusts, associated fiduciary responsibilities, and decision-making authority.

Essential Job Functions

Learns common mental health, physical health and substance use terminology, diagnoses, and medications including ability to read and understand electronic health records.

Receives training on relevant legal codes, legal authority granted and legal requirements of conservatorships, guardianships and trusts including the appropriate use of surrogate decision making for conserved clients.

Identifies, coordinates, and authorizes supportive services to meet the needs of conserved clients including housing, medical and mental health, substance use, education, and social and vocational needs.

Prepares court reports for annual reevaluation of Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) conservatorships.

Learns to manage and manages basic conservatorship cases such as Person Only or Person and Estate with public assistance as only source of income and stabilized placement such as skilled nursing facilities.

Learns how to investigate the social, medical and financial background of persons referred for conservatorship or guardianship including interviewing prospective conservatees and wards, their relatives, neighbors, landlords, treatment providers, police, and others to determine and evaluate the need for services and determine whether eligible for public conservatorship or guardianship.

Learns to investigate and manage trusts including the review of trust documentation to determine if appointment as trustee is appropriate and within the jurisdiction of the Public Guardian.

Learns to and assists in establishing and monitoring of conservatees' and wards' budgets for care and treatment; pay bills, and other personal expenses.

Learns to prepare or assists County Counsel or outside attorneys in the preparation of petitions for conservatorship and guardianship or petitions for probate and administration, and other court documents.

Assists in making funeral arrangements according to burial instructions, provisions of the will, or departmental and court policy; and notifies relatives and other interested parties.

Enters and retrieves information relating to the administration of conservatorships, guardianships, or trusts.

Assists in the development of care plans, makes periodic visits to evaluate and monitor the delivery and quality of care given by treatment providers, determines special needs, and performs personal services such as obtaining clothing or other personal items.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university with specialization in a discipline related to the core business function of the department: social sciences, behavioral sciences, or business administration.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE ABOVE REQUIRMENT AT THE TIME OF FILING IN ORDER TO BE APPOINTED TO FILL ANY VACANCIES RELATED TO THIS RECRUITMENT.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License**

SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS

**Ability to travel out of county in personal vehicle to conduct periodic visits and annual reviews.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

**To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) business days from the date of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdf(Download PDF reader)and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf

Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected.

NOTE: if you are unable to attach the required documents with your application online, you may e-mail them to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. In the "Subject" of the e-mail please typeExam Number and Exam Title .

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Applications must be filed online by clicking on the green"Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. diploma, official transcripts, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] as well as [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermentjobs.com/careers/lacounty .gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

+ Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.

+ FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

+ Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification, Minimum Requirements, and/or Special Requirement Information serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so, your application will be REJECTED as INCOMPLETE.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD

All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

HR Examinations Unit: ( 213) 972-7034

HR Examinations Unit Email: [email protected]

Analyst Contact Phone: Irene San, (323) 705-4074

Analyst Contact Email: [email protected]

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 705-4074

TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 735-2922

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES: (800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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The information you provide on your application and this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education.

It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this Supplemental Questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately.The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire must be consistent with the experience listed in your application. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a valid response and credit will not be given.

Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering the questions by including all the information requested.

+ Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions and, I certify that the information provide is accurate and I am aware that the information on the application, attachments, and supplemental questionnaire is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. I also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal.

02

This position works to support the County's response to the homelessness emergency.

+ Yes, I understand and willing to perform all necessary work duties.

03

Do you have a Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university with specialization in a discipline related to the core business function of the department: social sciences, behavioral sciences, or business administration?

Note:*To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) business days from the date of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader) and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pd

+ Yes, I will attached my bachelor degree to my application or email to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

+ No, I do not have a bachelor degree in the above related fields.

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Do you have a Class C driver’s license?

If yes, please ensure that you included your Driver’s License number as directed on the application or submit it to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have the ability to travel out of county in a personal vehicle to conduct periodic visits and annual reviews?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have American Sign Language (ASL) certification?

+ Yes, I have attached ASL certification to my online application.

+ Yes, I will email ASL certification to [email protected] within (7) calendar days from application submission.

+ No, I do not have ASL certification.

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Do you have a County American Sign Language (ASL) certification?

+ Yes, I have attached a County American Sign Language certification to my online application.

+ Yes, I will email County American Sign Language certification to [email protected] within (7) calendar days from application submission.

+ No, I do not have a County American Sign Language certification.

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

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