Parent Social Worker

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Mesa
106 East Baseline Road (Show on map)
May 06, 2025
Posting Date 05/05/25 Application Deadline 05/12/25 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $24.50 - $31.25 hourly Full Pay Range: $24.50 - $38.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's 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 Unclassified Department Public Advocate About 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! We're committed to the mission of protecting the fundamental rights of our clients. We're 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 court-ordered mental health evaluation and treatment. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site 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 Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, child development, or other closely related field We Also Value Master's 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 parent's 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 DCS's perspective of the case Manage the parent's expectations of the dependency process; works to increase the parent's 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 parent's best interest Working Conditions Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's 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 Monday-Friday Working in close physical proximity with others, and public contact may be a common occurrence You may be required to lift 15-25 pounds from the floor to waist; 15 pounds waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead; carry 15-25 pounds 100 feet or push/pull 100 pounds 1000 feet Work requires travel to and from job-related 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 pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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