STATE OF WASHINGTON
RFQ - Social Worker or Social Service Worker for Indigent Parents in Dependency Cases
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Updated: May 20
- Description
- REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONSSocial Worker or Social Service Worker forIndigent Parents in Dependency Cases
RFQ 26016[BENEFITS INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITEDOES NOT APPLY TO CONTRACTORS]
The 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 39 Washington counties. OPD is requesting applications for social worker or social services worker in the following counties:Mason County: One part-time 50% contract
The contract caseload for this part-time social work/social services specialist is 60 hours per month with an annual compensation of $49,500.
If interested, follow the application procedures below: - Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred:
- 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 communicate effectively with indigent clients.
- Ability to communicate professionally with child welfare stakeholders.
- History of providing excellent, culturally competent representation of clients.- Supplemental Information
Application Procedure
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. To apply, email a letter of interest identifying your qualifications, a resume, and three references.
Application Close Date: June 2, 2026.
Email materials to:
Parents Representation Program Assistants
ParentsRepAdmin@opd.wa.gov
Please address any questions to:
Michael Heard, Social Services Supervisor
Michael.Heard@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.[BENEFITS INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITEDOES NOT APPLY TO CONTRACTORS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - Social Worker or Social Service Worker for. Indigent Parents in Dependency Cases. RFQ 26016[BENEFITS INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT APPLY TO CONTRACTORS]The 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 39 Washington counties. OPD is requesting applications for social worker or social services worker in the following counties:Mason County: One part-time 50% contract. The contract caseload for this part-time social work/social services specialist is 60 hours per month with an annual compensation of $49,500. If interested, follow the application procedures below:
Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred: - 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 communicate effectively with indigent clients. - Ability to communicate professionally with child welfare stakeholders. - History of providing excellent, culturally competent representation of clients.
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