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STATE OF WASHINGTONOFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONSRFQ24035SOCIAL WORKER OR SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER FOR INDIGENT PARENTS IN DEPENDENCY AND TERMINATION CASESThe Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) Parents Representation Program (PRP) currently provides state funded attorney representation and social work/social services specialist support services to indigent parents, custodians and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings in all Washington counties. OPD is requesting applications for social worker or social service worker in the following counties: [BENEFITS INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT APPLY TO CONTRACTORS] Clark and Cowlitz Counties: One full-time contract. 50% Clark and 50% Cowlitz. The contract caseload for a full-time social work/social services specialist is 160 hours per month with an annual compensation of $87,600. If interested, follow the application procedures below.
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Application ProcedureApplications will be accepted until positions are filled. To apply, email a letter of interest identifying your qualifications, counties in which you are interested, a resume, and three references. Application Close Date: June 21, 2024 Email materials to: Jason Aguero, PRP Program AssistantJason.Aguero@opd.wa.gov Please address any questions to: Michael Heard, Social Services ManagerMichael.Heard@opd.wa.gov@opd.wa.gov OPD reserves the right to amend this Request for Qualifications and reserves the right to refrain from contracting with any and all applicants. This Request for Qualifications does not obligate the state of Washington or OPD to contract for the services specified here. The Washington State Office of Public Defense vigorously pursues diversity in the work force. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons over 40 years of age, persons of disability, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply.