Out of Home Investigator, Children’s Licensing & Investigation Services

State of Maine • Augusta, GA

16d • Remote

About The Position

As an Out-of-Home Investigator you will be performing professional services work, under limited supervision, with statewide travel. You will be responsible for investigating child abuse and neglect allegations in State-licensed facilities and programs, programs subject to licensure, and programs funded by the Department. These may include but are not limited to: child care; children’s residential facilities; children’s shelters; public and private schools; unlicensed persons funded by the Department; and summer camps.
You will be dispatched from home to your investigation sites. Therefore, this work requires a substantial amount of travel and field activities, in addition to some office-based administrative functions. Your work will require a flexible work schedule beyond the typical 8-5, Monday-Friday standard week, as some occasional evening duties are performed.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of education and/or professional experience in social services casework, social services program development/delivery, or social services related fiscal/budget administration/analysis work.
• Applicants with foreign degrees must have them evaluated by the World Education Services for authentication and US equivalency and submit such authentication and equivalency with their applications.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants who are licensed as a Social Worker (LSW) as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure and/or have a background in law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate investigations with law enforcement and licensing entities.
• Collaborate with the public and a wide range of professionals.
• Conduct interviews with children and adults.
• Determine if child abuse and/or neglect have occurred.
• Determine if licensing violations have occurred.
• Document all investigation activities and complete final investigation reports.
• Explain statute and regulations for childcare, children's residential programs, and shelters for youth.
• Assess an individual's personal characteristics, emotional stability, and social characteristics.
• Analyze and evaluate evidence/information.
• Explain appeal rights and procedures.
• Conduct informational meetings and/or trainings.
• Participate and/or testify in hearing processes.
• Use electronic databases and word processing programs.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed