OCFS Psychotropic Child Protective Services Case Aide

Child Protective Services Case Aide

Opening Date:
August 20, 2026

Closing Date:
September 2, 2026

Job Class Code: 5074

Grade: 18 (Pro/Tech)

Salary: $20.73 – $26.48 per hour*

* Employees in this classification begin at $20.73 per hour, step 3 of the pay scale

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Location:

We have one vacancy that can be located in our Portland, Augusta, or Bangor offices.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities:

This is a specialized Child Protective Services Case Aide position. As a Child Protective Services Case Aide, you will play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of children served by the Office of Child and Family Services – Child Welfare division.

You will be:

• Assisting in gathering health records for children in custody of the Department
• Reviewing health records, child welfare reports, Health Info Net, and assisting with subsequent data entry, analysis, and uploading to the electronic information system.
• Tracking and reporting of health records and information gathered
• Communication and collaboration with medical office personnel and child welfare staff
• Assisting in tracking, documenting and electronic filing of informed consent forms
• Tracking and responding to psychotropic medication review requests
• All other tasks, projects, and duties as assigned

A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, organizational and computer skills. This position is part of a team dynamic that's main objective is to assist, inform, and interact with OCFS staff, resource parents and medical providers.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify, your background must include training, education, or experience in office and client support work that demonstrates
1) competency in applying a proficient knowledge of the principles and practices in assisting management with policies and procedures, and
2) the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making on complex administrative and direct service activities.

This position requires the possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Preference will be extended to candidates possessing the following skills/experience:

• Prior experience with medical records or work in the medical or mental health field.
• Skilled in the use of standard work-place applications (MS Word, EXCEL, Outlook, etc.).

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
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