Location: Augusta,Maine,United States
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
HUMAN SERVICES CASEWORK SUPERVISOR
Opening Date: October 10, 2024
Closing Date: October 24, 2024
Job Class Code: 5067
Grade: 25 (Supervisory)
Salary: $63,648.00-$87,318.40 per year*
*Pay includes a $3.00/hour stipend. An additional $1.00/hour stipend is available with a relevant Master’s Degree.
Position Number: 03030-4186
Location: Augusta
This is a full-time position located in Augusta, ME and allows for partial telework with management approval.
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 Community Response Workers who operate a 24/7 Crisis Prevention/Intervention system that support adults with intellectual disabilities, autism and brain injuries. This position is located out of the Augusta DHHS office for OADS.
As a Crisis Services Casework Supervisor, you will:
• Plan, organize, direct and monitor crisis prevention and intervention service activities.
• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with public and private stakeholders.
• Assure that services are provided in accordance with statutes, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Participate in community work groups, committees, and boards to promote agency goals, objectives, and services.
• 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.
• Engage in review and approval of behavior management and safety plans as needed.
• Provide public guardianship decision making coverage, after hours on a rotating basis.
• Provide oversight of admission and discharge activity for the state operated crisis house.
• Work with colleagues to utilize crisis resources efficiently and effectively.
• Develop and deliver presentations and trainings to internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have eight years of education and/or professional experience in social work which includes at least two years’ experience as a fully licensed social worker* (LSW).
Special Note: You must have an active LSW, LMSW or LCSW to qualify for this position. An LMSW or LCSW automatically meets the two (2) years fully licensed social worker experience requirement.
The background of well-qualified candidates will include.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in the Social Services Field.
• Experience as an IDD Community Case Manager.
• Experience working with adults with Intellectual Disabilities (IDD), Autism, or dual diagnosed mental health/IDD Autism, and brain injuries.
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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:
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.
For questions, please contact Lorrie.Mitchell@maine.gov
To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.L.Harman@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—"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:
- 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 overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% 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 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.
Note: 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. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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