About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking compassionate, detail-oriented professionals to serve as Deputy Public Guardian I/II in Hanford, CA. In this role you will manage conservatorship and guardianship caseloads and protect the health, safety, and financial interests of vulnerable adults.

• Conduct intake assessments to evaluate need for conservatorship or guardianship (financial, medical, social, psychological).
• Interview clients, family members, and collateral contacts; compile evidence to support petitions to County Counsel.
• Manage personal and financial affairs for conservatees, including budgeting, bill payment, asset security, and representative payee duties.
• Coordinate with medical providers, behavioral health professionals, attorneys, and community agencies to ensure appropriate care and services.
• Prepare case documentation, service plans, court reports, and testify in judicial or administrative hearings.
• Arrange housing, transportation, and placements as needed and monitor client compliance with treatment plans.
• Provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff and volunteers.
• Work occasional irregular hours, participate in on-call rotations, and complete required background/credit checks.

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Duty Sample

The position may include learning opportunities for entry-level (I) staff. Management reserves the right to add, modify, or rescind work assignments and to provide reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform essential functions.

• Perform fiscal management and Representative Payee services for assigned clients.
• Coordinate legal representation and attend hearings for conservatees.
• Assist clients in obtaining benefits (Social Security, Medi-Cal, veterans’ benefits, state disability) and act as an advocate with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Secure and manage client assets, arrange for safe storage/disposition of property, and, upon case closure, ensure proper estate distribution.

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Compensation

Confidential Client offers competitive pay with growth across levels:

• Level I: $53,830.40 - $65,665.60 per year
• Level II: $59,446.40 - $72,571.20 per year

Benefits information and a short video overview are available to applicants.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS — Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date

Please ensure your application shows relevant education and work history (last 15 years required). A resume may be attached but is not a substitute for the completed application and supplemental questions.

Education

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in psychology, social services, public administration, business administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Deputy Public Guardian I: One (1) year of professional experience in a Public Guardian, social services, or related program.
• Deputy Public Guardian II: Two (2) years of experience in social services or a related program equivalent to Deputy Public Guardian I.

Licenses & Certifications

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification with the California Public Administrators, Public Guardians, Public Conservators Association (CAPAPGPC).

Special Requirements

• Ability to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check, including a credit check.
• Willingness to work irregular hours (evenings, nights, weekends) and participate in on-call rotation.

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Selection Process

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, the selection process may include:

• Screening committee (pass/fail)
• Written examination (pass/fail)
• Oral examination (scored; may include a practical component)

Veteran’s preference may be available upon request; supporting documentation (DD-214) must be provided prior to the closing date. Tentative recruitment timeline and final date to apply will be shown on the posting.

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Why This Role Matters

This position provides meaningful public service supporting some of the most vulnerable residents. It offers professional growth within the Deputy Public Guardian series and the chance to make measurable, positive impact through advocacy, case management, and coordinated care.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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