Child Protective Caseworker; Case Manager​/Social Worker

Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Recruitment began on January 8, 2026

and the job listing Expires on February 8, 2026

Does a social service job that is professionally and personally challenging, offers exceptional training and educational opportunities, and 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 social work and case management services for our clients throughout the State of Maine.

We have offices in Sanford, Biddeford, Portland, Lewiston, Rockland, Augusta, Skowhegan, Bangor, Ellsworth, Machias, Houlton and Caribou. As a Child Protective Caseworker, you will develop investigative and case management skills and build extensive contacts within the judicial, law enforcement, educational, and social services communities. We have immediate vacancies in our Lewiston, Rockland, Augusta and Skowhegan regional offices.

New grads and soon-to-be grads (December 2025) are encouraged to apply. To receive an application and information about the benefits of working for the State of Maine, please contact Lisa Bullard at  or email her at Lisa.

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* New Caseworkers start at $32.35/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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.35 per hour

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required) (Must meet conditions to become licensed as a Social Worker at the Conditional Level).