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Definition and Class Characteristics INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD JULY 6, 2026 Are you committed to serving our county's most vulnerable populations and contribute to the health and wellbeing of the citizens of Nevada County. Nevada County Adult Services is looking for a dynamic Deputy Public Conservator to work in the Adult Services division of the Department of Social Services. Examples of Duties Our Deputy Public Conservators provide the following support to community members: Responsible for daily case management of our Public Guardian cases, both LPS (mental health) and Probate.

Incumbent will attend Court for the Public Guardian's office, make site visits to secure mental health facilities and independent or supportive living homes, schedule and attend care conferences and medical appointments, manage conservatee estates, and any additional duties that may arise for our conservatees. Make in-home visits for APS for the purpose of investigating allegations of abuse or neglect. This requires thorough assessments, creating service plans, and closing cases when appropriate.

This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in daily priorities. Additionally, a successful candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to provide extensive, timely, and detailed documentation. This position may have some flexibility to telework but will generally be required in the office or in the field, working closely with the Supervisor and Program Manager to ensure all program requirements are met in a timely and accurate manner.

Incumbent must have a responsible sense of compassion and dedication to customer service. Education and Experience Required This position requires a Bachelor's degree in social or human services or a related field, and one year of social work casework experience in a public or private social services agency equivalent to Nevada County Social Worker II. Experience with elder/dependent adult population is highly desirable.

Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs.

Why Nevada County. Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites.

We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together.

Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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