Caseworker - General Assistance

Accepting applicants for a SOCIAL SERVICES CASE WORKER. Applications are available online at www.lewistonmaine.gov

GENERAL INFORMATION: Department: Social Services/General Assistance

Barg. Unit: MSEA (Maine Service Employees Association)

Status: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week; Monday through Thursday)

Grade: 17 [$26.82-$35.40)

SUMMARY: The Social Services Case Worker determines eligibility for applicants for the General Assistance Program and provides general case management and referral services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school, and a minimum six (6) months related experience and training, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Must have a valid Maine driver’s license. Experience with social casework, local community resources and working with a diverse population is required. Preference given to multi-lingual individuals who speak any of the following: Lingala, French, Somali, Portuguese, or Arabic. Candidates for this position must also be able to speak English.

WORK ACTIVITIES: Determines initial and continued eligibility of applicants for general assistance by identifying immediate and long term needs. Works with applicants and other social service agencies to gather complete social and financial histories and other relevant information. Provides case management such as referrals, assistance with personal, family finance, health, education and employment issues. Prepares case histories and completes related clerical work, forms, and necessary documentation. Participates in training, staff meetings and other informational avenues to continually update job knowledge in the areas of computer programs, general assistance laws and state and local policies. Performs other related duties as required.

Submit cover letter and complete resume directly to the Department of Human Resources, in person or via email to Heather Theriault. [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.82 - $35.40 per hour

Work Location: In person