Adult Protective Services Caseworker

Position Details:

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Human Services Caseworker

Opening Date:
June 9, 2026

Closing Date:
June 23, 2026

Job Class Code: 5069

Grade: 22 (P&T)

Salary: $25.68 - $34.65 per hour*

* Pay includes a $3.00/hour stipend. An additional $1.00/hour stipend is available with a relevant Masters degree.

* Starting pay for new employees hired into this position is $27.73 per hour, step 3 of the pay scale.

Position Number: ,

Location:

Augusta. One position will require travel throughout Kennebec and Somerset counties. One position will require travel throughout Knox, Lincoln, and Waldo counties.

These are full‑time positions located in Augusta, ME, and allow for partial telework with management approval.

• Perform professional social work for incapacitated and dependent adults, including Adult Protective Services investigations of abuse, neglect and exploitation, guardianship studies and assessing for capacity to make decisions.
• Assess the need for public guardianship. Complete and file petitions and testify in court as necessary.
• Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of incapacitated and dependent adults; identify and arrange for support services.
• Perform the APS investigations process in a timely manner, including interviewing clients, alleged perpetrators, and collateral contacts and requesting and reviewing records as necessary.
• Document all investigation activities in the form of case notes.
• Advocate for and coordinate provision of services.
• Maintain accurate case records of activities; write summaries, reports, letters, and memos.
• Exercise discretion in decision making in carrying out investigation activities.

In order to qualify, you must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work/Social Welfare; or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related social service/social welfare/social work area which includes at least 12 courses in behavioral science, social science, or social work; and must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.

Please submit a copy of your transcripts with your application materials.

The background of well-qualified candidates will include at least 1 year of experience working with incapacitated and dependent adults. Please describe that experience in your cover letter.

Applicants must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure at the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) level as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure. An LSW requires an earned BA/BS in social work/social welfare. An LSW‑Conditional requires an earned BA/BS in a field related to social work/social welfare. Possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Chapter 10 of the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure regulations defines a field related to social work or social welfare as including but not limited to: behavioral science, social and behavioral sciences, childhood development, education, human development, mental health, and human services, psychology, educational psychology, rehabilitation services, and sociology.

• Work‑Life Fit – 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee‑only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee‑only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee’s pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (Maine
  
  PERS).
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of fully paid parental leave; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.