State of Maine (Executive Branch)

Child Protective Services Case Aide

Caribou, Maine · Full-time

H1B sponsorship available$21k-$26kDetected 4 days ago

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About the role

Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. .
Your work will include significant travel within areas served by the local district office and will include occasional mandatory overtime.
This position requires the possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

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.

Make referrals to connect children, parents, and family members with needed services
Enter documentation into the Child Welfare information system, Katahdin
Maintain legal records and serve court paperwork
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.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness.
Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

$20.73 - $26.48 per hour*
Employees in this classification begin at $20.73 per hour, step 3 of the pay scale

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually.
Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent.
All employees who are welcoming a child-including non-birthing and adoptive parents-receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave.

This position is part of a team dynamic that's main objective is to assist, inform, and interact with the public.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

This listing is sourced directly from State of Maine (Executive Branch)'s careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.