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 Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is mandated by law to develop, administer and implement comprehensive social welfare programs designed to uplift the living conditions and empower the disadvantaged children, youth, women, older persons, person with disabilities, families in crisis or at-risk and communities needing assistance. 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.
Interestingly, DSWD Field Office V has vacancies available until August 31, 2022.
One (1) Nurse I (SG 15/ Php 35,097.00 Monthly Salary)
- Place of Assignment: Haven for Women and Girls, Nasisi, Ligao City, Albay
- Section: Center-Based Section
- Status: Contractual
- CSC Prescribed Qualification Standard
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Experience : None Required
- Training : None Required
- Eligibility : RA 1080 (Registered Nurse)
- Preferred Qualification Standard
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Experience : One (1) year experience preferably in a nursing home or government institution
- Training : Four (4) hours of relevant training
- Eligibility : RA 1080 (Registered Nurse)
- Job Description
- The Nurse I conducts systematic health services and nursing functions to provide client-specific care through proper assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation which includes referral to other medical professionals to ensure provision of efficient health and medical services to all clients.
- Application Link: https://forms.gle/a4SKhwRTUV4xoxn46
One (1) Administrative Aide IV (SG 4/ Php 14,993.00 Monthly Salary)
- Place of Assignment: SWAD Sorsogon
- Program: Crisis Intervention Section
- Status: Cost of Service
- CSC Prescribed Qualification Standard
- Education: Completion of two years studies in College
- Experience : None Required
- Training : None Required
- Eligibility : None Required
- Preferred Qualification Standard
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree relevant to the job
- Experience : None Required
- Training : None Required
- Eligibility : None Required
- Job Description
- The Administrative Aide VI is responsible for the interview and assessment of clients, update database, assist in payout, prepare report of disbursement, perform other tasks, process and check liquidation
- Application Link: https://forms.gle/2G3Q495Qq42n7Rbz6
One (1) Administrative Aide VI (Cook/Laundry Worker) (SG6/ Php 16,877.00 Monthly Salary)
- Place of Assignment: Reception and Study Center for Children, Ligao City
- Status: Cost of Service
- CSC Prescribed Qualification Standard
- Education: Must be able to read and write/ Elementary School Graduate
- Experience : One (1) year of relevant experience
- Training : Four (4) hours relevant training
- Eligibility : None Required
- Preferred Qualification Standard
- Education: High School Graduate
- Experience : One (1) year of relevant experience
- Training : None Required
- Eligibility : None Required
- Job Description
- The Administrative Aide VI (Cook/Laundry worker) ensures cleanliness of children’s clothing and other linens used in the day to day operation of the center and act as cook per set schedule
- Application Link: https://forms.gle/Goqmn68ZDhHw7a5n9
One (1) Administrative Assistant I (SG 7/ Php 17,899.00 Monthly Salary)
- Place of Assignment: KALAHI CIDSS Regional Program Management Office, Social Marketing Unit
- Program : KALAHI CIDSS
- Status: Cost of Service
- CSC Prescribed Qualification Standard
- Education: Completion of two year studies in College
- Experience : None Required
- Training : None Required
- Eligibility : None Required
- Preferred Qualification Standard
- Education: Graduate of Mass Communication, Development Communication, or any Communications related courses
- Experience : At least one (1) year of relevant experience
- Training : At least eight (8 ) hours of relevant training
- Eligibility : None Required
- Job Description
- In coordination with the Regional Program Coordinator and Social Marketing Officer, The Administrative Assistant I shall assist them in the implementation of KALAHI CIDSS Communication plan and other communication directives and provide clerical and other related administrative support to the Social Marketing Unit.
- Application Link: https://forms.gle/865z72WxwLGHoHSj7
Three (3) Administrative Assistant III (Municipal Roving Bookkeeper) (SG 9/ Php 20,402.00 Monthly Salary)
- Status: Contractual
- Program: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
- Area of Assignment: Anywhere a Bicol Region
- CSC Prescribed Qualification Standard
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Experience : One (1) year of relevant experience
- Training : Four (4) hours of relevant training
- Eligibility : None Required
- Preferred Qualification Standard
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, Management or any other related courses
- Experience : At least one (1) year experience in administrative and financial management
- Training : At least eight (8 ) hours training in administrative and financial management
- Eligibility : Career Service Sub-Professional/ First Level
- Job Description
- Ensure the legality, propriety, accuracy and completeness of and process payments for all project financial transactions involving the Cash Grants Release;
- See to it that internal control system designed and installed to safeguard resources of the project is being maintained;
- Facilitates the cash grant release for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. He/she must ensure that the cash grant were properly received by the beneficiaries in accordance with the program’s conditionalities;
- Provide updated liquidation report of every payout conducted and encode to the Payment Reconciliation System of DSWD.
- Application Link: https://forms.gle/FMSouhENTW9bwDxM7
How to Apply
Qualified applicants may apply online at and email/ attach the following documents on or before AUGUST 31, 2022.
- Application Letter indicating the position applied for and addressed to:
ARWIN O. RAZO
OIC - Regional Director
Department of Social Welfare and Development - Field Office V
Regional Government Center Rawis, Legazpi City, Albay 4500
- Updated properly accomplished notarized Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture (CS Form 212, Revised 2017) which can be downloaded HERE;
- Updated and properly accomplished Work Experience Sheet (CS Form 212 Attachment) which can be downloaded HERE;
- Authenticated Transcript of Records (Bachelor’s degree and Master’s Degree, if applicable); and
- Photocopy of the following:
- Diploma (Bachelor’s degree);
- Diploma (Master’s Degree) or Certificate of Grades (for non-graduate), if applicable
- Certificate of Eligibility/ Active License
- Certificate/s of Employment duly certified by the Human Resource Management Officer or authorized official of the previous employer/s;
- Certificate of Relevant Trainings and Seminars Attended;
- Duly signed individual Performance Contract Rating (IPCR) for Internal Applicants or its equivalent for external applicants for two (2) consecutive rating period.
All communications pertaining to your application will be sent via e-mail.
Note: All vacant positions shall be open to all qualified applicants regardless of age, gender, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, social status, class, political affiliation, or other similar factors/personal circumstances which run counter to the principles of merit and fitness for the job and equal employment opportunity.
NOTE: QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN A COMPRESSED FILE (PDF FORMAT)
History
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.
Source: DSWD Region V