Children’s Emergency Services Caseworker
Core
Provide professional case management and investigative services to protect the safety, well-being, and permanency of children in Maine.
Role type
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) / Child Protective Services Caseworker
Builds
Safety plans, family reunification strategies, and permanent placement solutions for children and families.
Domain
Social Services / Child Welfare / Public Sector
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Child safety assessment, abuse and neglect investigation, family engagement, case planning, legal compliance, record keeping, crisis intervention
Preferred skills
LSW licensure, behavioral science background, community resource coordination
Technologies
Case management systems, reporting tools
Responsibilities
Assess child safety and family functioning; engage families to create safety plans; separate dangerous caregivers when necessary; maintain accurate case records; petition for protective custody; coordinate with judicial and law enforcement agencies.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC