Child Protective Services Case Aide

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date : September 30, 2025

Closing Date : October 14, 2025

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

Position Number : 02000-3724 & 02000-2705

Location : We have an anticipated vacancy in our Portland 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 :

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 :

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 :

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 Stacey Pelletier, CPS Supervisor at (207) 822-2196, or Monica Williams, CPS Supervisor at (207) 822-2107.

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 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 :

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 vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

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, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to 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.

If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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