Children’s Emergency Services Caseworker

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

Child Protective Services Caseworker safeguarding Maine children through social work, safety assessment, investigations, and family case management. Supporting permanency, reunification, and protective placements.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeAugusta • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $32 - $42 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in child protection, case management, and family engagement, with a strong focus on safety assessments and compliance with legal mandates. Proficient in developing and implementing plans for child safety, family preservation, and reunification.

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Licensed Social Worker (LSW)Child ProtectionCase ManagementSafety AssessmentFamily Engagement

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Hard Skills

Case PlanningSafety Decision MakingChild Welfare PoliciesBehavioral Science KnowledgeSocial Work Assessment

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedDeadline ManagementEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Child ServicesAdoptionFamily PreservationReunificationFederal and State Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform professional social work in child protection, children’s services, and adoption
Engage families to assess child safety and develop plans addressing safety, well-being, and permanency
Create family teams involving relatives, staff, and community resources to support safe solutions
Make timely, factually supported safety decisions with input from families and community stakeholders
Assess child safety, abuse, neglect, danger signs, family strengths, capabilities, and functioning
Separate dangerous caregivers from children when court action is required
Plan for child safety, family preservation, reunification, or permanent placement
Maintain accurate case records, assessments, activities, plans, summaries, reports, letters, and memos
Follow federal and state laws, mandates, policies, and timeframes
Perform case planning and petition for protective custody and placement when needed
Provide professional case management services for clients throughout Maine
Work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 2 PM to 10 PM, with Wednesday and Thursday off

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 including at least 12 behavioral science, social science, or social work courses
Must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) through 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
Detail oriented
Able to effectively manage and meet deadlines
Frequent overtime, emergency standby coverage, and regular travel required
Valid driver’s license required
Currently not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions

Benefits

Comp & perks

13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
12 days of sick leave per year
Health insurance, with the State paying 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
Health insurance premium credit reducing employee-only premiums by 5%
Dental insurance, with the State paying 100% of employee-only premiums
Maine Public Employees Retirement System contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay
Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources employee assistance program
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account
Extensive wellness benefits
Exceptional training and educational opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities