Brain Injury Case Coordinator

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27.73–$27.73 Per Hour
SKILLS
Case Management, Community and Social Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Educational Psychology, Health Plan, Healthcare, Negotiation Skills, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Organizational Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Regulations, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Truck Driver, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
1 day ago
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Human Services Caseworker

Opening Date: June 17, 2026

Closing Date: July 1, 2026

Job Class Code: 5069

Grade: 22 (04)

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 Master's degree.

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

Position Number: 03030-3972

Location: Augusta - this position requires some statewide travel

This position is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.

Core Responsibilities:

As a Brain Injury Case Coordinator, you will:

• Be responsible for the coordination of supports for individuals seeking services, while providing an understanding of the Brain Injury Waiver application process and eligibility criteria.

• Aide individuals with referrals, intake, and eligibility for the Brain Injury Waiver.

• Develop preliminary care plans with member/guardians using person centered planning.

• Work with Brain Injury providers to coordinate and negotiate required services to implement care plans.

Your workload will include:

• Helping applicants and assisting them in completing the Brain Injury Waiver Application.

• Process, log, and document the status of Brain Injury Waiver Applications.

• Participating in teleconferences for members who are placed out of State while documenting their progress in treatment.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 determined 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 adults with Brain Injuries and the successful candidate should have at least 1 year of case management experience. Please describe that experience in your cover letter.

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.

*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."

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 (207) 624-8603.

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Agency information:

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 Maine

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