Deputy Public Guardian (Immediate Need, Temporary, Full-Time) Program Analyst 3

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Oregon Public Guardian

Location: Hybrid, Necessity to travel to Portland Metro area on a regular basis

Hourly Wage: $33.68-$49.29

Status: Temporary, 40 hours week

Work Schedule: ASAP, 3 month assignment, typically 8am to 5pm

We will review applications as they come in and may close this posting at any time. Apply now if interested.

Are you passionate about advocating for the most vulnerable Oregonians? Do you have a strong sense of justice, compassion, and a drive to make complex systems work for people in need? If so, the Oregon Public Guardian (OPG) program wants you on our team.

We’re hiring a Deputy Public Guardian to support and protect adults who can’t make essential life decisions due to serious medical, cognitive, or psychosocial conditions. This is a temporary role, but the impact you’ll make is lasting.

Typical Duties:

As a Deputy Public Guardian, you will serve as a court-appointed guardian for adults in need—people at high risk for abuse, neglect, or self-harm who have no one else to help. You’ll:

• Conduct at least monthly in-person visits with up to 20 clients living in and around the Portland Metro area

• Make decisions about housing, healthcare, safety, and services

• Ensure your clients’ civil and human rights are protected

• Collaborate with healthcare, legal, and human services providers statewide

• Maintain detailed records and continuously reassess client needs

• Write and file annual guardianship reports as needed

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a related degree; plus, four years’ experience coordinating, administering, or working at an advanced level within a social service environment; OR

• A combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience coordinating or administering a social service program or working at an advanced level within a social service environment.  

Desired Attributes:

• Professional experience working with and providing advocacy for individuals experiencing cognitive deficits.

• Professional experience maintaining confidentiality, and exercising excellent judgment, tact, discretion.

• Ability to analyze information and utilize the findings to create reports, plans of action, and provide guidance to others.

• Direct experience with the provision of guardian, fiduciary, or other substitute decision making services; or working within a guardianship/conservatorship program.

• Demonstrated experience providing consultation or technical assistance efficiently to a variety of audiences with differing levels of understanding.

How to Apply

Ready to join our team? Here’s how to apply:

• External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View this video for help. Attach a current copy of your resume. Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications listed and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.

• This announcement is for one temporary, AFSCME-represented, Deputy Public Guardian (Classification: Program Analyst 3) position and may be used to fill future vacancies. 

• If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, contact Cassie Graham, cassie.graham@das.oregon.gov, 503-949-6169.

Additional Details

• Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.

• This is a part-time position. The posted salary/pay range for this announcement is based on full-time hours; the salary will be paid on an hourly basis. 

• Temporary employees may be eligible for employee health benefits offered through the Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) as outlined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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