Child Protection Specialist

Kansas Department For Children and Families

Wichita (KS)

On-site

USD 42,322 - 51,727

Full time

14 days+

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Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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Job summary

A government agency is seeking an HR Recruitment Manager to drive the growth and opportunities in child protection services. The ideal candidate will have a background in Human Services or Behavioral Sciences, with at least a four-year degree. Responsibilities include investigating allegations of abuse, providing preventive services, and collaborating with community partners. This full-time position offers a salary of $47,025, depending on qualifications. Candidates must maintain a valid Driver's License and pass a background check.

Qualifications

A valid Driver's License must be maintained throughout employment.
2+ years of work experience in Children and Family Services preferred.
Licensed Social Worker or other relevant credentials are advantageous.

Responsibilities

Provide protective and preventive services to children and families.
Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect.
Develop safety plans and refer families to community resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Four-year degree in Human Services or Behavioral Sciences

Bachelor's in Social Work

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HR Recruitment Manager at Kansas Department for Children and Families

JOB ID 208915 – Child Protection Specialist

Kansas Department for Children and Families | www.dcf.ks.gov

Prevention and Protection Services

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Kansas Department for Children and Families is hiring innovators and leaders. If you believe people have the capacity to progress, succeed, grow, and do well in life, you can discover your purpose here! Find more than just a job with DCF. You can be part of the growth and opportunity for our team to help serve the individuals and families in your community. Thrive With Us and find your career and purpose!

Provide protective and preventive services. Prevention is defined as prevention for out of home placement for children. The Protection Specialist will investigate allegations of abuse and neglect, perform risk and safety assessments, develop safety plans, provide information about referrals to community resources for at risk families, and make appropriate referrals to contracted family preservation and foster care providers. This position works in cooperative fashion with customers, staff, and agency partners to provide efficient and effective service. At DCF, the customer is placed at the center of planning, policy development, program implementation, and practice with customer outcomes driving decision-making at all levels. By integrating services, we create and maintain a prevention focus as a way of doing business by interacting and engaging with others to proactively foster well‑being. Investigates customer’s circumstances through the use of available computer information systems, research of records provided by customers, and community sources to gain adequate information to make eligibility decisions. View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/k0232933.pdf

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Four‑year degree in a Human Services or Behavioral Sciences field of study, or education determined relevant by the agency. Valid Driver’s License must be maintained throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Social Work (Licensed Social Worker), Master’s in Professional Counseling (Licensed Professional Counselor), A minimum of 2‑years of work experience in Children and Family Services. Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), Licensed Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) professional as determined relevant by the agency.

Post‑Offer, Pre‑employment Requirements:

Security Clearance: A background check (KBI – criminal background, welfare fraud, driver’s license and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry) is required for all positions with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) as a condition of employment, which may include fingerprinting and FBI check. Security clearance must be obtained prior to employment with DCF. Must maintain security clearance throughout employment.

Tax Clearance: Candidates offered employment in a State of Kansas position will need to apply for a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days of being offered a position. For more information, visit the KDOR Tax Clearance Request Information page at https://www.ksrevenue.gov/taxclearance.html.

Compensation: $47,025.00. Salary may be dependent upon the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Veteran's Preference: How to Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference: https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/veterans-preference.

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference at the following link: https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disability-hiring-preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

E-Verify

DCF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For more information on State of Kansas employment opportunities and benefits, visit the State of Kansas Career Portal at www.jobs.ks.gov.

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