Adult Protective Services Caseworker

Department of Health and Human Services • Bangor, ME

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an Adult Protective Caseworker to perform professional social work for incapacitated and dependent adults. This role involves conducting investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, performing guardianship studies, assessing decision-making capacity, and arranging for necessary support services. The position requires travel throughout Penobscot and Piscataquis counties and allows for partial telework with management approval. The agency is committed to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people, providing essential health and social services to a significant portion of the state's population.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work/Social Welfare; OR a Bachelors 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.
• Must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
• At least 1 year of experience working with incapacitated and dependent adults.
• Possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Nice To Haves

• A relevant Masters degree may qualify for an additional $1.00/hour stipend.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform APS investigations in a timely manner, including interviewing clients, alleged perpetrators, and collateral contacts and requesting and reviewing records.
• Document all investigation activities in the form of case notes.
• Advocate for and coordinate provision of services.
• Maintain accurate case records of activities; writing summaries, reports, letters, and memos.
• Exercise discretion in decision making in carrying out investigation activities.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of employee's pay towards MainePERS)
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level