Child Protection Specialist Job at KS Dept for Children and Families

KS Dept for Children and Families Leavenworth, KS 66048

$42,750 - $45,000 a year
  • Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled

Agency Information:

Kansas Department for Children and Families
Kansas City Region -Leavenworth
Prevention and Protection Services
www.dcf.ks.gov

About the Position

  • Who can apply: External
  • Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
  • Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
  • Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Annual Compensation: $42,750 for Non-licensed; $45,000 for Licensed

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
  • Sick & Vacation leave
  • Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
  • Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
  • Fitness Centers in select locations
  • Employee discounts with the STAR Program
  • Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: This position works in a 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.

There are openings for this position in Wyandotte County, Leavenworth County and Lawrence County

View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0232927.pdf

Qualifications

  • Minimum Requirements: Four-year degree in a Human Services or Behavioral Sciences field of study, or education determined relevant by the agency.
  • Preferred Qualifications: One or more of the following: Bachelor’s in Social Work (Licensed Social Worker), Master’s in Professional Counseling (Licensed Professional Counselor), 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: 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.

Recruiter Contact Information:

  • E-Mail communication is preferred referencing this Job ID Number: 206961

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,750.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Leavenworth, KS 66048: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person




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