PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE

Department of Health and Human Services

Child Protective Caseworker $23.64 – $30.26/hr.*

Does a social service job that is professionally and personally challenging,

offers exceptional training and educational opportunities, and affords you the

opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children

appeal to you?  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. We are continuing to recruit and interview via Skype for current and anticipated vacancies in all our District offices.

To be considered for a Child Protective Services Caseworker position you must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to social work/social services and be eligible for conditional licensure as a Licensed Social Worker. New grads and soon-to-be grads(graduating inMay 2020) are encouraged to apply.  For important additional information about these qualifications , licensing requirements or how to apply please contact Lisa Bullard – Recruitment & Retention Specialist at 624-7960 or email at

Lisa.M.Bullard@maine.gov. Value of State paid Health and Dental Insurance = $429.89 bi-weekly (90% State contribution). Value of State’s share of Employee Retirement Contributions is 14.47% of salary.

* Salary includes a stipend recently authorized in legislation. We anticipate most new Caseworkers will start at $25.32/hr.

The Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon

request.