Child Protective Services Case Aide

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date:
August 10, 2026

Closing Date:
August 21, 2026

Job Class Code:5074

Grade:18 (Pro/Tech)

Salary:$20.73 - $26.48 per hour*

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

Position Number:

Location:

Machias

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

• 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.

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

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

• 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.).

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS), within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families through community networks, local resources, and life-long family connections throughout Maine.

For questions about this position, please contact Rebecca Beal at  or Rebecca.

Beal

cover letter addressing each of the two competency areas identified in the Minimum Qualifications section.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

• 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…