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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=3
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Chief of Committed Services<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> April 19, 2007<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Schools of Social Work<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Dear social workers:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">District of Columbia</st1:State></st1:place>’s
Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) is seeking to hire social
workers, including bilingual (Spanish/English) and Aftercare Workers. DYRS is
committed to improving public safety and giving court-involved youth the
opportunity to become more productive citizens by building on the strengths of
youth and their families in the least restrictive, most homelike environment
consistent with public safety. Under the leadership of Vincent Schiraldi, MSW,
a nationally recognized expert in the field of juvenile justice, the department
is in the midst of some major and exciting reform initiatives.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Some of the reforms which are presently underway include:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>developing the nation’s best
continuum of care that is strength-based and family focused.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>reducing the use of unnecessary
secure confinement and out-of-home placements for nonviolent offenders<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>maximizing family, youth and staff
input in our reform efforts.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>increasing agency collaboration,
and<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>creating a unit management model
that substantially improves conditions in our secure programs, similar to the
model used in the state of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Missouri</st1:State></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>We are excited by our changes and are looking for excellent social
workers and aftercare workers who can be part of our team. Social workers serve
as experienced members of an interdisciplinary team who share significant
psycho-social impressions while working closely with the youth and family. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply at <a
href="http://www.dcop.dc.gov/">www.dcop.dc.gov</a>. Click on “Employment
Opportunities” and “View Job Postings/Apply for Job”.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Please do not hesitate to call me directly to speak with me about the
positions. I can be reached on 202-727-1655 or <a
href="mailto:kris.laurenti@dc.gov">kris.laurenti@dc.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Kris B. Laurenti, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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