caseworker

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a person, usually a social worker (= a person who works for social services or for a private organization providing help and support for people who need it) or legal official, who is responsible for dealing with a particular person and trying to help them with their problems:

A caseworker visited the home and did not find evidence of threats to the baby's safety.

An electronic bracelet placed around his ankle let parole caseworkers know when he wasn't at home.

Their daughter has had six different case workers in the past year.