Child Protective Services Case Aide

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date:
June 24, 2026

Closing Date:
July 8, 2026

Job Class Code: 5074

Grade: 18 (Pro/Tech)

Salary: $ per hour*

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

Position Number:

Location:

Ellsworth

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

As a Child Protective Services Case Aide, you will play a vital role in the support and reunification of families served by the Office of Child and Family Services – Child Welfare division. You will:

• Supervise visits between children and their parents, sit with children in hotel and hospital placement, and transport clients for various visits and appointments
• Make referrals to connect children, parents, and family members with needed services
• Enter documentation into the Child Welfare information system, Katahdin
• Maintain legal records and serve court paperwork

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 the public.

Your work will include significant travel within areas served by the local district office and will include occasional mandatory overtime.

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.

• Prior experience working directly with children and families in a social services setting.
• Skilled in the use of standard work-place applications (MS Word, EXCEL, Outlook, etc.).

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, 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. 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 ($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 (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave
  . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act
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State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note:

Benefits may…