Public Guardianship Representative

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Human Services Caseworker

Opening Date : October 27, 2025

Closing Date : November 7, 2025

Job Class Code : 5069

Grade : 22 (P&T)

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.

Position Number : 03030-4170

Location : South Portland - this position requires travel throughout Cumberland and York counties.

This is a full-time position and allows for partial telework with management approval.

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 Representative, you will :

Minimum Qualifications :

A Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work / Social Welfare; OR a Bachelors 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.

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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : 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 / social welfare. An LSW-Conditional requires an earned BA / BS in a field related to social work / social welfare.

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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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 additional information about these positions, please contact Bethany.Mulkern@Maine.gov

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-"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 :

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.

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