OCFS Psychotropic Child Protective Services Case Aide

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

7d•$21 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a specialized Child Protective Services Case Aide position. As a Child Protective Services Case Aide, you will play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of children served by the Office of Child and Family Services – Child Welfare division. A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, organizational and computer skills. This position is part of a team dynamic that’s main objective is to assist, inform, and interact with OCFS staff, resource parents and medical providers.

Requirements

Training, education, or experience in office and client support work that demonstrates competency in applying a proficient knowledge of the principles and practices in assisting management with policies and procedures
Ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making on complex administrative and direct service activities.
Possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with medical records or work in the medical or mental health field.
Skilled in the use of standard work-place applications (MS Word, EXCEL, Outlook, etc.).

Responsibilities

Assisting in gathering health records for children in custody of the Department
Reviewing health records, child welfare reports, Health Info Net, and assisting with subsequent data entry, analysis, and uploading to the electronic information system.
Tracking and reporting of health records and information gathered
Communication and collaboration with medical office personnel and child welfare staff
Assisting in tracking, documenting and electronic filing of informed consent forms
Tracking and responding to psychotropic medication review requests
All other tasks, projects, and duties as assigned

Benefits

13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
12 days of sick leave per year
Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (Maine Public Employees Retirement System)
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)