Adult Protective Services Caseworker

Department of Marine Resources; Bangor (ME); Híbrido; USD 37.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

$3/hr stipend

Masters degree stipend $1/hr

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Health and Human Services in Bangor, Maine seeks a Human Services Caseworker to conduct Adult Protective Services investigations and support case management for incapacitated adults. The role involves assessing capacity, potential guardianship needs, and coordination of services to protect vulnerable individuals.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field, with licensure eligibility (LSW).

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field with at least 12 courses in behavioral/social sciences.
• At least 1 year of experience with incapacitated and dependent adults.
• LSW licensure or eligibility required by Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure.

Responsabilidades

• Perform professional social work for incapacitated and dependent adults, including APS investigations of abuse, neglect and exploitation, guardianship studies and capacity assessments.
• Assess the need for public guardianship, file petitions and testify in Court as necessary.
• Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation, identify and arrange for support services.

Educación

Bachelor's in Social Work

Bachelor's in related social field

Descripción del empleo

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Human Services Caseworker

Opening Date: November 3, 2026

Closing Date: November 17, 2026

Job Class Code: 5069

Grade: 22 (P&T)

Salary: $26.70 - $36.07 per hour*
*Pay includes a $3.00/hour stipend. An additional $1.00/hour stipend is available with a relevant Masters degree.
*Starting pay for new employees hired into this position is $28.84 per hour, step 3 of the pay scale.

Position Number: 02023-2731

Location: Bangor-this position requires travel throughout Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.

This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities:

As an Adult Protective Caseworker, you will:

• Perform professional social work for incapacitated and dependent adults, including Adult Protective Services Investigations of abuse, neglect and exploitation, guardianship studies and assessing for capacity to make decisions.
• Assess the need for public guardianship. Complete and file petitions and testify in Court as necessary.
• Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of incapacitated and dependent adults, Identify and arrange for support services.

Your workload will include:

• Performing the APS investigations process in a timely manner, which includes interviewing clients, alleged perpetrators, and collateral contacts and requesting and reviewing records as necessary.
• Documenting all investigation activities in the form of case notes.
• Advocating for and coordinating provision of services.
• Maintaining accurate case records of activities; writing summaries, reports, letters, and memos.
• Exercising discretion in decision making in carrying out investigation activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work/Social Welfare; OR a Bachelor's Degree in a related social service/social welfare/social work* area which includes at least 12 courses in behavioral science, social science, or social work. Please submit a copy of your transcripts with your application materials.

The background of well-qualified candidates will include at least 1 year of experience working with incapacitated and dependent adults. Please describe that experience in your cover letter.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure at the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) level as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure. An LSW requires an earned BA/BS in social work/social welfare. An LSW-Conditional requires an earned BA/BS in a field related to social work/social welfare.

Possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

*Chapter 10 of the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure regulations defines a field related to social work or social welfare as including but not limited to: "behavioral science, social and behavioral sciences, childhood development, education, human development, mental health and human services, psychology, educational psychology, rehabilitation services, and sociology."

The board will consider degrees in other areas on an individual basis. For additional information on degree requirements, contact the Maine Board of Social Work Licensure at [phone].

Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, support and well-being of Maine's older citizens, vulnerable adults and adults with disabilities.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position, please contact Janice Archer at [e-mail]