Maine Child Welfare Caseworker: Protect & Advocate

State of Maine

Ellsworth (ME)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 91,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health insurance coverage (State pays

MainePERS retirement

Job summary

The State of Maine, Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS), in Ellsworth, seeks a Child Protective Services Caseworker to protect the rights and well-being of Maine children. You will develop investigative and case management skills and collaborate with judicial, law enforcement, educational, and social services partners.

Successful candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field and be eligible for licensure as an LSW.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work or related field with coursework in behavioral/social sciences.
Eligibility for conditional or full licensure as Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by Maine State Board of Social Work Licensure.

Responsibilities

Perform professional social work in child protection, children's services, and adoption.
Engage families to assess safety and develop plans meeting safety and permanency needs.
Create a family team with resources to support safe solutions for children.
Reach factually supported safety decisions with input from families and stakeholders.
Assess child safety, abuse/neglect, family strengths, and functioning.
Separate unsafe caregivers from children when court action is required.