RFQ Social Service Professional for the Simple Possession Advocacy and Representation (SPAR) Program

About the role

The Washington State Office Of Public Defense (OPD) is seeking a contract social service professional to work under the direction of public defense attorneys. The position provides advocacy, mitigation, referral services, crisis intervention, and complex case management to assigned clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized case management plans in collaboration with clients to meet various needs such as housing, mental health and substance use treatment, state and federal benefits, and court navigation.
• Provide advocacy, mitigation, referral services, crisis intervention, and complex case management to assigned clients.
• Understand and adhere to requirements of confidentiality and attorney-client privilege.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with social work best practices, ethics, and standards of practice.
• A minimum of two years of experience providing complex case management to meet a variety of client needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Professional liability insurance or ability to provide proof of coverage by contract start date.
• A dedication to understanding how race, gender, national origin, disability, and class intersect to create disparities for individuals involved in criminal court systems.
• A commitment to client-centered advocacy.
• A commitment to cultural competency and humility.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Familiarity with criminal court proceedings and alternatives to traditional prosecution.
• Experience providing crisis intervention and referral services.
• Experience collaborating successfully with a variety of different professionals and community stakeholders.
• Experience working with clients impacted by substance use.

Compensation

The contract caseload for a full-time social service professional is 160 hours per month with an annual compensation of $86,400. Compensation may be pro-rated for part-time contracts based on hours worked.