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Adult Protective Services Casework Supervisor

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30.60–$41.98 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Performance Management, Case Management, Community and Social Services, Federal Laws and Regulations, Investigative Reports, Legal, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Maintain Compliance, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Productivity Management, Professional Services, Protective Services, Quality Assurance, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
17 days ago
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date: April 29, 2026

Closing Date: May 12, 2026

Job Class Code: 5067

Grade: 25 (Supervisory)

Salary: $30.60/hour - $41.98/hour*

*Pay includes a $3.00/hour stipend. An additional $1.00/hour is available with a relevant Masters Degree.

Position Number: 02023-0961

Location: Augusta

This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

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

Core Responsibilities:

This position is professional social services work of a supervisory nature in directing, overseeing, and reviewing the work and activities of a unit of caseworkers and support staff in the area of adult protective services.

As an Adult Protective Casework Supervisor, you will:

• Plan, organize, direct and monitor case work activities of APS Caseworkers.

• Confer with and advise your team on casework and program matters.

• Review and compare work performance/productivity of subordinate staff on a regular basis within established standards. Provide feedback to subordinate staff to improve performance/productivity, efficiency and provide opportunities for growth.

• Confer with other agencies and community resources.

• Review reported allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation; conduct preliminary investigation activities, and assign reports to Caseworkers.

• Monitor investigation activity and guardianship representative duties for quality assurance and to meet established investigation timelines and/or comply with rules and statutes.

• Monitor and manage Caseworker caseloads to support caseworkers, and for quality assurance purposes.

• Analyze and review cases to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, standards, and requirements. Initiate and participate in court hearings.

• Develop and deliver presentations and workshops. Participate on community task groups, committees, and boards to promote agency goals, objectives, and services.

Minimum Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must have eight (8) years of education and/or professional experience in social work which includes at least two years' experience as a fully licensed social worker* (LSW).

*An LMSW or LCSW automatically meets the two (2) years fully licensed social worker experience requirement.

The background of well-qualified candidates will include at least 1 year of experience supervising the activities of those working with incapacitated and dependent adults. Please describe that experience in your cover letter.

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Agency information:

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:

For questions about this position, please contact Jennifer Keaten at jennifer.keaten@maine.gov

Please upload a current resume and cover letter.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov

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-"DirigoBBTECH_RESERVED_

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