Adult Protective Services Caseworker - Biddeford, United States - State of Maine

State of Maine

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Biddeford, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

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Human Services Caseworker

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Opening Date:
June 14, 2024

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Closing Date:
June 28, 2024

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Job Class Code: 5069

Grade

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22 (Pro-Tech)**
Salary

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$25.02/hour - $32.54/hour**-
Pay includes a $3.00/hour stipend. An additional $1.00/hour is available with a relevant Master's degree.

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Position Number

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Location

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Biddeford — this position requires travel throughout York county.**:
Anticipated Vacancy

As an Adult Protective Caseworker, you will

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Perform professional social work for incapacitated and dependent adults, including Adult Protective Services Investigations of abuse, neglect and exploitation, guardianship studies and assessing for capacity to make decisions.
Assess the need for public guardianship. Complete and file petitions and testify in Court as necessary.
Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of incapacitated and dependent adults, Identify and arrange for support services.

Your workload will include

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Performing the APS investigations process in a timely manner, which includes interviewing clients, alleged perpetrators, and collateral contacts and requesting and reviewing records as necessary.
Documenting all investigation activities in the form of case notes.
Advocating for and coordinating provision of services.
Maintaining accurate case records of activities; writing summaries, reports, letters, and memos.
Exercising discretion in decision making in carrying out investigation activities.

Minimum Qualifications

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In order to qualify, you must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational

institution in Social Work/Social Welfare; OR a Bachelor's 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.

Necessary Special Requirement

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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 Worker Licensure.

(An LSW requires an earned BA/BS in social work. An LSW-Conditional requires an earned BA/BS in a field related to social work.)

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Agency information

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The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people.

The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders.

The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, support and well-being of Maine's older citizens, vulnerable adults and adults with disabilities

Application Information

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Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

_ Benefits of working for the State of Maine:_

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.

We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

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Work-Life Fit

Rest is essential. 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 overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.

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Health Insurance Coverage

The State of Maine pays
85%100% of employeeonly premiums ($10,523.28$12,380.40 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.

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Dental Insurance

The State of Maine pays 100% of employeeonly dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

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Retirement Plan

The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

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Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive
six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about
additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.