RFQ - Social Worker or Social Service Worker Indigent Parents in Dependency Cases

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Contract Information (Clallam County)

• One part-time 90% contract
• Contract caseload: 120 hours per month
• Annual compensation: $89,100

• Bachelor or master’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, human services or related field (qualifications 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

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 21, 2026.

Email materials to:
Parents Representation Program Assistants, Parents Rep Admin .gov

If you have any questions, please contact:

Michael Heard, Social Services Supervisor
Michael.

Heard.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 workforce. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons over 40 years of age, persons of disability, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply.