Guardianship Representative

State of Maine • Bangor, ME

6d • $26 - $35

About The Position

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Human Services Caseworker Opening Date: April 13, 2026 Closing Date: April 27, 2026 Job Class Code: 5069 Grade: 22 (P&T) Salary: $25.68 - $34.65 per hour Pay includes a $3.00/hour stipend. An additional $1.00/hour stipend is available with a relevant Masters degree. Starting pay for new employees hired into this position is $27.73 per hour. Position Number: 03030-4626 Location: Bangor—this position requires travel throughout Penobscot and Piscataquis counties. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Core Responsibilities: As an Office of Aging and Disability Services Caseworker, you will: Perform professional social work for eligible adults, predominantly in the areas of public guardianship and/or conservatorship. Coordinate the provision of services including housing, employment, direct supports, and the promotion of community inclusion. Participate in care planning which includes plan writing and extensive documentation. Provide case management activities for adults under guardianship/conservatorship including medical, psychiatric, placement, and financial decision-making.

Requirements

• In order to qualify, you must have a 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; AND must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) as determined by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
• Please submit a copy of your transcripts with your application materials.
• The background of well-qualified candidates will include at least 1 year of experience working with incapacitated and dependent adults.
• Please describe that experience in your cover letter.
• Applicants must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure at the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) level as issued by 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.
• Possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Responsibilities

• Advocating for and coordinating provision of services including reviewing, analyzing, and documenting person-centered plans, care plans and behavior plans.
• Visiting clients regularly for ongoing assessment of needs and safety including assessing living arrangements and support systems.
• Maintaining accurate case records of assessments, activities, and plans; writing summaries, reports, letters, and memos.
• Discussing and documenting progress with the individual and the treatment team.
• Evaluating impact of services and exercising discretion in decision making in order to determine the continued need for, modification or in some cases, termination of services.
• Monitoring community-based Medicaid Waiver programs and documenting progress and outcomes.
• Participating in crisis resolution using crisis intervention techniques and skills.
• Collaborating with Adult Protective Services and Crisis Prevention/Intervention Services when necessary to stabilize and secure emergency needs.
• Acting as Public Guardian and Conservator/rep-payee, making decisions consistent with the best interests, health and well-being of public wards.

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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees