DSWD Region 3 Hiring: Job Openings until August 10, 2022

The Philippines’ Department of Social Welfare and Development (Filipino: Kagawaran ng Kagalingan at Pagpapaunlad Panlipunan, abbreviated as DSWD) is the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for the protection of the social welfare of rights of Filipinos and to promote the social development. The DSWD is also responsible for policy-making and empowerment of the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors and ensuring the provision of social welfare and development services through intermediaries such as local government units, non-government organizations, and civil society.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is the primary government agency mandated to develop, implement and coordinate social protection and poverty-reduction solutions for and with the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged. The following agencies are attached to the DSWD: Council for the Welfare of Children, Inter-Country Adoption Board, National Youth Commission and National Council on Disability Affairs.

The purpose of the DSWD is to create, administer, and implement comprehensive social welfare programs to improve the living conditions and empower disadvantaged children, youth, women, seniors, people with disabilities, families in crisis or at risk, and communities in need. The department also provides relief assistance during times of calamity and disaster. DSWD also works to prevent and alleviate poverty through its programs on livelihood, social housing, and cash transfers. They have a wide range of programs and services that touch the lives of Filipinos from all walks of life.

Interestingly, Job vacancies available until August 10, 2022.

One (1) Project Development Officer II (SG15/Php 35,097.00)

• Email Subject Code: PDO2-CON-2022-012
• Status: Contractual
• Place of Assignment: Bulacan
• Qualification Standard:
  • Education: Bachelor’s relevant to the Job preferably Social Work
  • Experience: 1 year relevant experience
  • Training: 4 hours relevant training
  • Eligibility: None Required

  Five (5) Social Welfare Assistant (SG8/Php 18,998.00)

  • Email Subject Code: SWA-CON-2022-002
  • Status: Contract of Service
  • Place of Assignment: Pampanga, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, and Tarlac
  • Qualification Standard:
    • Education: completion of two years studies in College
    • Experience: 1 year relevant experience
    • Training: 4 hours relevant training
    • Eligibility: None required

    Two (2) Child Welfare Assistant (SG15/Php 35,097.00)

    • Email Subject Code: CWA-CON-2022-001
    • Status: Contract of Service
    • Place of Assignments:
      • (1) Nueva Ecija
      • (1) Zambales
      • Education: completion of two years studies in College
      • Experience: 1 year relevant experience
      • Training: 4 hours relevant training
      • Eligibility: None Required

      One (1) Administrative Aide IV(SG4/Php 14,993.00)

      • Email Subject Code: ADA4-CAS-2022-002
      • Status: Casual
      • Place of Assignments: Tarlac Lingap Center
      • Qualification Standard:
        • Education: High school graduate or completion of relevant vocational/trade course
        • Experience: None required
        • Training: None required
        • Eligibility: None required

        One (1) Administrative Aide IV(SG4/Php 14,993.00)

        • Email Subject Code: ADA4-CON-2022-002
        • Status: Contract of Service
        • Place of Assignments: General Service Section
        • Qualification Standard:
          • Education: High school graduate or completion of relevant vocational/trade course
          • Experience: None required
          • Training: None required
          • Eligibility: None required

          How to Apply

          Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter and send it to the address below NOT LATER THAN AUGUST 10, 2022.

          Documentary Requirements

          1. Application Letter addressed to: Marites M. Maristela, CESO III Regional Director
          2. Updated Resume, Curriculum Vitae or Personal Data Sheet (PDS)
          3. Photocopy of CS Eligibility or PRC License and Board of Rating (if applicable)
          4. Photocopy of TOR and Diploma
          5. Other supporting documents:
             1. NBI Clearance
             2. Clearance from the previous work
             3. Recommendation/Endorsement Letter from immediate Supervisor (for Internal Staff)

             Please submit all the documents via hiring.fo3@dswd.gov.ph and please indicate your desired position in a subject header.

             Example:
             Recipient: hiring.fo3@dswd.gov.ph
             Subject: PDO3-COS-2022-001

             Note: Application with the complete document is highly encouraged. Only qualified applicants will be called for examination/ and or interview.

             • Personal Data Sheet (PDS) CS Form 212 Revised 2017
             • CS Working Experience Sheet

             REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF SUBMISSION AND APPLICATION WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

             History of DSWD

             Social welfare as a basic function of the state was a concept that materialized only after the Second World War, although different groups were undertaking pockets of social work in the first decade of the American occupation in the country. After the war, the Philippine government gradually assumed the major responsibility for social welfare.
             
             In 1915, the Public Welfare Board (PWB) was created and was tasked to study, coordinate and regulate all government and private entities engaged in social services. In 1921, the PWB was abolished and replaced by the Bureau of Public Welfare under the Department of Public Instruction.
             
             On November 1, 1939, Commonwealth Act No. 439 created the Department of Health and Public Welfare and in 1941, the Bureau of Public Welfare officially became a part of the Department of Health and Public Welfare. In addition to coordinating services of all public and private social welfare institutions, the Bureau also managed all public child-caring institutions and the provision of child welfare services.
             
             In 1947, President Manuel Roxas abolished the Bureau of Public Welfare and created the Social Welfare Commission, under the Office of the President, in its place.
             
             In 1968, Republic Act 5416, known as the Social Welfare Act of 1968, created the Department of Social Welfare, placing it under the executive branch of government. In 1976, the Department of Social Welfare was renamed Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) through Presidential Decree No. 994. This was signed into law by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and gave the department an accurate institutional identity. On June 2, 1978, the DSSD was renamed Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) in line with the change in the form of government.
             
             In 1987, the MSSD was reorganized and renamed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through Executive Order 123, which was signed by President Corazon C. Aquino. Executive Order No. 292, also known as the Revised Administration Code of 1987, established the name, organizational structure, and functional areas of responsibility of DSWD and further defined its statutory authority.
             
             In 1991, the passage of Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 affected the devolution of DSWD basic services to local government units.
             
             In 1998, President Joseph Ejercito Estrada issued Executive Order No. 15 “Redirecting the Functions and Operations of the Department of Social Welfare and Development” to strengthen the DSWD’s repositioning efforts that began soon after the implementation of the Local Government Code of 1991.
             
             In 2003, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo issued Executive Order No. 221 amending Executive Order No. 15 which defined the mandate, roles, powers and functions of the DSWD.
             
             In 2005, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the DSWD’s Rationalization and Streamlining Plan (RSP) on January 28, 2005 for implementation over the next five years. The RSP emphasizes the Department’s shift in policy, functions and programs in line with its steering role.