Child Protective Services Caseworker
Core
Provide professional case management and investigative services to protect the rights and well-being of children in Maine, assessing safety and creating support plans for families.
Role type
Child Protective Services Caseworker (Licensed Social Worker)
Builds
Safety plans, case records, and permanent placement solutions for children and families.
Domain
Social Services / Child Welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Child safety assessment, family functioning analysis, case planning, legal compliance, report writing, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Engage families to assess child safety and develop plans; Create teams with community resources to support safe solutions; Reach factually supported safety decisions; Separate unsafe caregivers from children when court action is required; Maintain accurate case records and reports; Petition for protective custody and placement when needed.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (requires LSW licensure)