Adult Protective Services Casework Supervisor

State of Maine • Lewiston, ME

1d • $31 - $42

About The Position

This position is professional social services work of a supervisory nature in directing, overseeing, and reviewing the work and activities of a unit of caseworkers and support staff in the area of adult protective services.

As an Adult Protective Casework Supervisor, you will: Plan, organize, direct and monitor case work activities of APS Caseworkers. Confer with and advise your team on casework and program matters. Review and compare work performance/productivity of subordinate staff on a regular basis within established standards. Provide feedback to subordinate staff to improve performance/productivity, efficiency and provide opportunities for growth. Confer with other agencies and community resources. Review reported allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation; conduct preliminary investigation activities and assign reports to Caseworkers. Monitor investigation activity and guardianship representative duties for quality assurance and to meet established investigation timelines and/or comply with rules and statutes. Monitor and manage Caseworker caseloads to support caseworkers, and for quality assurance purposes. Analyze and review cases to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, standards, and requirements. Initiate and participate in court hearings. Develop and deliver presentations and workshops. Participate on community task groups, committees, and boards to promote agency goals, objectives, and services.

Requirements

• In order to qualify, you must have eight (8) years of education and/or professional experience in social work which includes at least two years’ experience as a fully licensed social worker (LSW).
• An LMSW or LCSW automatically meets the two (2) years fully licensed social worker experience requirement.
• The background of well-qualified candidates will include at least 1 year of experience supervising the activities of those working with incapacitated and dependent adults.
• Please describe that experience in your cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and monitor case work activities of APS Caseworkers.
• Confer with and advise your team on casework and program matters.
• Review and compare work performance/productivity of subordinate staff on a regular basis within established standards.
• Provide feedback to subordinate staff to improve performance/productivity, efficiency and provide opportunities for growth.
• Confer with other agencies and community resources.
• Review reported allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation; conduct preliminary investigation activities and assign reports to Caseworkers.
• Monitor investigation activity and guardianship representative duties for quality assurance and to meet established investigation timelines and/or comply with rules and statutes.
• Monitor and manage Caseworker caseloads to support caseworkers, and for quality assurance purposes.
• Analyze and review cases to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, standards, and requirements.
• Initiate and participate in court hearings.
• Develop and deliver presentations and workshops.
• Participate on community task groups, committees, and boards to promote agency goals, objectives, and services.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees