Child Protective Caseworker (Case Manager/Social Worker)
Does a social service job that is professionally and personally challenging, offers exceptional training and educational opportunities, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children appeal to you? DHHS is looking for people committed to protecting the rights and well-being of children by providing professional social work and case management services for our clients throughout the State of Maine. We have offices in Sanford, Biddeford, Portland, Lewiston, Rockland, Augusta, Skowhegan, Bangor, Ellsworth, Machias, Houlton and Caribou. As a Child Protective Caseworker, you will develop investigative and case management skills and build extensive contacts within the judicial, law enforcement, educational, and social services communities. We have immediate vacancies in our Lewiston, Rockland, Augusta and Skowhegan regional offices.
New grads and soon-to-be grads (December 2025) are encouraged to apply. To receive an application and information about the benefits of working for the State of Maine, please contact Lisa Bullard at 207-561-4240 or email her at Lisa.M.Bullard@maine.gov . * New Caseworkers start at $32.35/hr.
The Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required) (Must meet conditions to become licensed as a Social Worker at the Conditional Level).