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, abuse and neglect investigation, family functioning analysis, case planning, stakeholder coordination, legal compliance
Preferred skills
Overtime management, emergency response readiness, travel within district
Technologies
Case management systems, reporting tools
Responsibilities
Engage families to assess child safety and develop plans meeting safety and permanency needs; Create interdisciplinary teams with community resources to support safe solutions; Reach factually supported safety decisions with input from parents and stakeholders; Separate unsafe caregivers from children when court action is required; Maintain accurate case records of assessments, activities, and plans; Petition for protective custody and placement when needed.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC