What are the responsibilities and job description for the RFQ Social Worker or Social Service Worker for Indigent Parents In Dependency and Termination Cases position at State of Washington?
STATE OF WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE
711 South Capitol Way, Suite 106,
Olympia, Washington 98504-0957
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ25022
SOCIAL WORKER AND SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER FOR INDIGENT PARENTS
IN DEPENDENCY AND TERMINATION CASES
The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) Parents Representation Program (PRP) currently provides state funded attorney representation and case support services to indigent parents, custodians and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings in all 39 Washington counties. OPD is requesting applications for social worker or social service worker in the following county:
Whatcom County: One full-time contract.
The contract caseload for a full-time social worker/social services specialist is 160 hours per month with an annual compensation of $87,600.
If interested, follow the application procedures below.
Qualifications
The following qualifications are required:
- Bachelor or masters degree in social work, sociology, psychology, human services or related field. This qualification may be waived for exceptional candidates.
- Experience in child welfare cases as a professional and/or lived experience.
- Ability to cmomunicate effectively with indigent clients.
- Ability to communicate professionally with child welfare stakeholders.
- History of providing excellent, culturally competent representation of clients.
Application Procedure
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, email a letter of interest identifying your qualifications, resume and three references.
Email Materials to: Christopher Grande, PRP Program Assistant
Chris.Grande@opd.wa.gov
Please address any questions to:
Shrounda Selivanoff, Chief of Parent Representation Initiatives
Shrounda.Selivanoff@opd.wa.govOPD 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, LGBTQ, persons with disabilities, formerly incarcerated individuals, and military veterans are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $87,600
