Child Protective Services Caseworker
Core
Provide professional case management and investigative services to assess child safety, abuse, and neglect, and develop plans to ensure the well-being and permanency of children in Maine.
Role type
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) / Child Protective Services Caseworker
Builds
Safety plans, case records, and permanent placement solutions for children and families
Domain
Public sector social services / Child welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Child safety assessment, case management, family engagement, report writing, legal compliance, resource coordination
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess child safety, abuse, and neglect; Engage families to create safety and permanency plans; Separate unsafe caregivers from children when necessary; Maintain accurate case records and reports; Follow federal and state laws and mandates
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (requires LSW licensure)