Children’s Emergency Services Caseworker
Lewiston, Maine On-site
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About the role
The Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) within DHHS is looking for people committed to protecting the rights and well-being of children by providing professional case management services for our clients throughout the State of Maine. As a Child Protective Services Caseworker, you will develop investigative and case management skills and build extensive contacts within the judicial, law enforcement, educational, and social services communities. Work requires frequent overtime, emergency standby coverage, and regular travel which requires a valid driver’s license. The schedule for this position is Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 2PM-10PM, with Wednesday and Thursday off. 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.
What you'll bring
- A Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work/Social Welfare
- OR a Bachelors 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.
- 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 Work 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.
- 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 and human development, mental health and human services, psychology, 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.