Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

PPS Family Support Coordinator

• Last Day to Apply: Open Untill Filled
• Position Location: Negotiable within Southeast region counties
• Position Number: K0227059
• Requisition Number: 207374

Agency Information:

Department for Children and Families

East Region

www.dcf.ks.gov

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: Family Support, Family, PPS, Clerical, Assistant, Southeast, Pittsburg, Crawford, Independence, Montgomery, Parsons, Labette, Columbus, Cherokee, Chanute, Neosho, Iola, Allen, Fort Scott, Bourbon, Ottawa, Franklin, Osawatomie, Miami

Compensation:

• Annual Salary: $29,744
• Hourly Pay: $14.30

Employment Benefits:

• In addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package. All benefit eligible, full-time employees receive:

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

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The Family Support Coordinator is responsible for family finding efforts to support the work of the Prevention and Protection Services Unit in engaging families. The incumbent will reach out to extended family members to identify additional supports and engage them with helping to build safety for the family. The incumbent will work as a backup support for other family support coordinators that support PPS units within the southeast region to ensure PPS work is done timely and efficiently.. Please review the position description for a more complete list of job duties and responsibilities.

View full position description here: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0227059.pdf

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education - General

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Independent work experience in office support/clerical work including basic computer skills and software application skills. Ability to communicate effectively verbally, as well as in writing.

Licensing & Certification:

Pre-employment Requirements:

Security Background Check through Kansas Bureau of Investigation

Special Qualifications:

Must maintain security clearance throughout employment

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Mary Hartzell
• Email: Mary.Hartzell@ks.gov
• Phone: 620-902-6514
• Fax: 785-296-2087

Required documents for consideration with this Application:

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• Transcripts (if applicable)
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
• Cover Letter
• Verification of Degree (if applicable)

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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 determine by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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.