Parent Social Worker
Parent Social Worker
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Job Description
Posting Date
05/05/25Application Deadline
05/12/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $24.50 $31.25 hourlyFull Pay Range: $24.50 $38.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Public AdvocateAbout the Position
Come be a part of a dynamic legal team as a Parent Social Worker at the Office of the Public Advocate!
The Parent Social Worker serves as a key member of our legal team working closely with attorneys who represent parents in dependency and severance matters ensuring that parents are receiving services necessary to help with reunification.
We are looking for a skilled problem solver who can diffuse situations and resolve conflict using good judgment while providing the critical communication and support necessary to keep our most vulnerable community members safe.
About Us
The Office of the Public Advocate seeks professionals both attorneys and legal staff members to join our legal defense team!
Were committed to the mission of protecting the fundamental rights of our clients. Were dedicated to providing effective legal representation to all indigent persons those individuals who are not able to afford the services of private lawyers when appointed by the Maricopa County Superior Court. Our clients include juveniles charged with criminal offenses parents and children in dependency and severance matters (loss of parental rights) and people facing courtordered mental health evaluation and treatment.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
One year of direct experience within the child protection system as a case worker family advocate or social worker
Bachelors degree in social work psychology child development or other closely related field
We Also Value
Masters degree in psychology social work or other closely related field
Two or more years of direct experience working withina child protection system as a case worker family advocate or social worker
Experience applying policies procedures and state/federal laws related to child welfare within the state of Arizona
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills
Job Contributions
Aid in the communication between the parent their attorney and the Department of Child Safety (DCS)
Attend all court hearings with the parent and their team
Work with parents on areas of improvement identified by DCS and/or parents attorney including matching them with services to help reunify parent(s) with their child/children (i.e. find housing obtain health insurance locate treatment)
Encourage a positive productive relationship between the parent and DCS by helping parents understand their role the role of the social worker and DCSs perspective of the case
Manage the parents expectations of the dependency process; works to increase the parents knowledge of and ability to navigate the system
Utilize established working relationship with the DCS team and other professionals/stakeholders to advocate and advance the parents best interest
Working Conditions
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona drivers license by the time of hire
Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card eligibility
Position requires meeting with parents in a variety of settings including court DCS offices social services office and potentially dangerous parts of town; some visits may be required outside of the normal work hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MondayFriday
Working in close physical proximity with others and public contact may be a common occurrence
You may be required to lift 1525 pounds from the floor to waist; 15 pounds waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead; carry 1525 pounds 100 feet or push/pull 100 pounds 1000 feet
Work requires travel to and from jobrelated locations during a scheduled workday subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
