RFQ - Social Service Professional Indigent Parents in Dependency Cases

Position Overview

The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) Parents Representation Program (PRP) provides state‑funded attorney representation and social service professional support services to indigent parents, custodians, and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings in all 39 Washington counties.

Spokane County – one full‑time contract

Annual compensation: $99,000. Caseload: 140 hours per month.

• Provide social service professional support to indigent parents in child dependency and termination of parental rights cases.

• 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.
• Abilityto communicate professionally with child welfare stakeholders.
• History of providing excellent, culturally competent representation of clients.

Applications are accepted until positions are filled. To apply, email a letter of interest identifying your qualifications, your resume, and three references to Parents Representation Program Assistants .

Application Close Date:
June 26, 2026.

Please address questions to:
Michael Heard, Social Services Supervisor, Michael.

Heard.gov.

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.