Child Protective Services Caseworker
Core
Provide professional case management and investigative services to assess child safety, abuse, and neglect, and develop safety plans for children and families in Maine.
Role type
Child Protective Services Caseworker (Licensed Social Worker)
Builds
Safety plans, case records, and permanent placement solutions for children in need of protection.
Domain
Social Services / Child Welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Child safety assessment, case management, family engagement, report writing, legal compliance, team coordination
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess child safety, abuse, and neglect; Engage families to assess safety and make plans; Create support teams with community resources; Separate unsafe caregivers from children when required; Maintain accurate case records; Petition for protective custody and placement.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (requires LSW licensure)