Guardianship Representative
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Social Work
Mental Health, Community Health
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Human Services Caseworker
Opening Date:
September 15, 2026
Closing Date:
September 28, 2026
Job Class Code: 5069
Grade: 22 (Pro-Tech)
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 or Rockland (this position requires travel throughout Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties)
This is a full-time position that allows for partial telework with management approval.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Core Responsibilities:This position requires professional social services work. The candidate will be serving as a public guardian and/or conservatorship representative for individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship, including adults with intellectual disabilities () and autism, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), mental illness, and dementia.
As a Public Guardianship/Conservatorship Representative, you will:- Advocate on behalf of individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship to facilitate their receipt of the highest quality services to meet their needs and achieve their goals
- Promote the health and safety of individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship
- Fulfill all public guardianship and/or conservatorship duties required by statute, rule, and policy
- Interface with a variety of disciplines, such as medical, legal, and mental health professionals, to coordinate services
- In coordination with the Client Asset Management Unit, fulfill financial duties for individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship as required, including asset management and representative payeeship.
- Maintain communication with probate court regarding guardianship and status of public ward, including timely completion of required court forms and following required procedures specified in statute
- Provide consent for certain medical procedures and medication changes, and facilitate consent for medical procedures requiring supervisory review and approval.
- Maintain professional and beneficial relationships with individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship and their teams
In order to qualify, you must have a Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work/Social Welfare; OR a Bachelors 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 determined by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
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."
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: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.
The board will consider degrees in other areas on an individual basis. For additional information on degree requirements, contact the Maine Board of Social Work Licensure at .
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto - "Dirigo" or "I lead" as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- 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…
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