Please submit a copy of your transcripts with your application materials.
The background of well-qualified candidates will include at least 1 year of experience working with incapacitated and dependent adults. Please describe that experience in your cover letter.
Possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
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.
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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
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Human Services Caseworker
Opening Date: June 9, 2026
Closing Date: June 23, 2026
Job Class Code: 5069
Grade: 22 (Pro-Tech)
Salary: $25.68 - $34.65 per hour*
*Pay includes a $3.00/hour stipend. An additional $1.00/hour stipend is available with a relevant Masters degree.
*Starting pay for new employees hired into this position is $27.73 per hour, step 3 of the pay scale.
Position Number: 02000-2118, 02000-2872
Location: Portland - these positions require travel throughout Cumberland and York counties.
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Core Responsibilities:
This position requires professional social services work. The candidate will be serving as a public guardian and/or conservatorship representative for individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship, including adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) and autism, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), mental illness, and dementia.
As a Public Guardianship/Conservatorship Representative, you will:
- Advocate on behalf of individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship to facilitate their receipt of the highest quality services to meet their needs and achieve their goals
- Promote the health and safety of individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship
- Fulfill all public guardianship and/or conservatorship duties required by statute, rule, and policy
- Interface with a variety of disciplines, such as medical, legal, and mental health professionals, to coordinate services
- In coordination with the Client Asset Management Unit, fulfill financial duties for individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship as required, including asset management and representative payeeship.
- Maintain communication with probate court regarding guardianship and status of public ward, including timely completion of required court forms and following required procedures specified in statute
- Provide consent for certain medical procedures and medication changes, and facilitate consent for medical procedures requiring supervisory review and approval.
- Maintain professional and beneficial relationships with individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship and their teams
Maine · Portland, ME