Adult Protective Services Caseworker

Opening Date:
July 10, 2026 / Closing Date:
July 23, 2026

Location:

This position can be located in either Rockland or Augusta; requires travel throughout Knox, Lincoln, Waldo, and Sagadahoc counties. Partial telework is possible with management approval.

Salary: $25.68 – $34.65 per hour (includes a $3.00/hr stipend; an additional $1.00/hr stipend is available with a relevant Master’s degree). Starting pay for new employees hired into this position is $27.73/hr (step 3 of the pay scale).

Job Class Code: 5069;
Grade: 22 (P&T);
Position Number: .

• Perform professional social work for incapacitated and dependent adults.
• Conduct Adult Protective Services investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, guardianship studies, and assess 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 and identify and arrange for support services.
• Carry out the APS investigations process in a timely manner, including interviewing clients, alleged perpetrators, and collateral contacts and requesting and reviewing records.
• Document all investigation activities in case notes.
• Advocate for and coordinate the provision of services.
• Maintain accurate case records of activities, write summaries, reports, letters, and memos.
• Exercise discretion in decision‑making while carrying out investigation activities.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Social Work/Social Welfare or in a related field with at least 12 courses in behavioral science, social science, or social work.
• Conditional or full licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) issued by the Maine State Board of Social Work Licensure (or eligibility to obtain).
• At least one year of experience working with incapacitated and dependent adults (please describe this experience in your cover letter).

• Conditional or full LSW licensure at the LSW level issued by the Maine State Board of Social Work Licensure.
• Earned BA/BS in social work or social welfare for LSW eligibility; BA/BS in a related field for LSW‑conditional.
• Valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than 3 weeks of vacation leave annually (vacation accrual increases with years of service; overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave).
• Health insurance coverage: the State pays 85%–100% of employee‑only premiums ($12,845.82–$15,112.76 annual value).
• Health insurance premium credit: participation decreases employee‑only premiums by 5% (details available from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness).
• Dental insurance: the State pays 100% of employee‑only premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement: the State contributes 14.11% of the employee’s pay toward the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave: six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child (including non‑birthing and adoptive parents); additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part‑time positions.

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, ensuring an inclusive environment for 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. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.