Child Protection Specialist – Part-Time

Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled

Position Location: Wichita DCF Service Center

Department for Children and Families

Wichita Region

www.dcf.ks.gov

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Tme

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

  
  

Compensation:

Employment Benefits

• Health Insurance including medical; dental; vision (plus optional partner/dependent coverage @ reduced cost) on day one.

• Creation of and contribution to your, personal KPERS defined Retirement benefit
• 9-10 paid, annual holidays
• 12 paid, annual vacation days
• 12 paid, annual sick days
• 1 paid Discretionary Day
• Your personal life insurance policy equal to 150% of your starting salary
• This benefits package represents additional annual compensation

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Position Summary & Responsibilities: Multiple positions open

Position Summary: 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.

To view full position description, please click this link http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0244092.pdf

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:

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

A minimum of 2-years of work experience in Children and Family Services.

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

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Donnie Stewart

• Email: Donnashia.Stewart@ks.gov(E-Mail communication is preferred referencing this Job ID:205206)

• Phone: 316-337-7047

• Fax: 316-337-6742

  
  

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