Human Services Worker jobs in Maine

Job description

Job description

Want to make a real difference in the lives of Maine children? 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

We have current vacancies in our Augusta, Skowhegan, Portland, Lewiston, Rockland, Bangor, Ellsworth, Machias, Biddeford, and Caribou offices.

Starting Pay: $31.51 with a qualifying Bachelor’s; $32.51 with a qualifying Masters’

Min. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 classes in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Child or Human Development, Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Human Services, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice, or Education. (Must be able to qualify for a conditional social work license).

Benefits

- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances

- Great retirement plan w/health insurance benefits

- 3 Weeks of Vacation

- 13 paid Holidays per year

- 12 days Paid Sick Leave

- Schedule: 8:00-5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with rotating overtime expectations

- Off-Site Gym Reimbursement

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible

- Employee and Dependent Care FSA

- Child Care Reimbursement

For More Information: State Benefits

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. If you’re in search of a career that is professionally and personally rewarding, offers exceptional training and educational opportunities, and supports children and families in Maine, this could be your next career opportunity.

About Us:

The Office of Child and Family Services has 8 unique locations across the State of Maine. Some of our offices are close to the State’s best beaches, hiking trails, skiing, cozy city and cultural activities. OCFS offers a fulfilling and stable career with many avenues for advancement.

Be Career-Ready

- Job shadowing opportunities during training

- Seven weeks of initial Foundations training

- Ongoing training opportunities to build on skills and knowledge

- Individual and group supervision

- Clinical supports to provide consultation and ongoing support

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $27.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $31.51 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Augusta, ME 04330: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.51 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Skowhegan, ME 04976: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person