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

About the Department

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:

Clallam County: One part-time 90% contract

The contract caseload for this part-time social work/social services specialist is 120 hours per month with an annual compensation of $89,100.

If interested, follow the application procedures below:

Minimum 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.

Other Qualifications

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 21, 2026.
 
Email materials to:
Parents Representation Program Assistants
[email protected]
 
Please address any questions to: 
Michael Heard, Social Services Supervisor
[email protected]  
 
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.