Child Protective Services Case Aide

State of Maine

Lewiston, Maine

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$20.73–$26.48 Per Hour

SKILLS

Child Protection/Welfare, Child and Youth Services, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Family Social Work, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Record Keeping, State Government, Truck Driver, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Lewiston, Maine

POSTED

21 days ago

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date: June 16, 2026

Closing Date: June 30, 2026

Job Class Code: 5074

Grade: 18 (Pro/Tech)

Salary: $20.73 - $26.48 per hour*

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

Position Numbers: 02000-3611

Location: We have a vacancy in our Lewiston office.

Core Responsibilities:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 candidates possessing the following skills/experience:

1. Prior experience working directly with children and families in a social services setting.

2. Skilled in the use of standard work-place applications (MS Word, EXCEL, Outlook, etc.).

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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 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.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Shannon Chabe, CPS Supervisor at (207) 795-4688.

To apply, please upload a recent resume (if available) and cover letter addressing each of the two competency areas identified in the above section.

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

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov

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:

Child Protective Services Case Aide

State of Maine

Lewiston, Maine

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