Human Services Consultant

• Who can apply: External
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-time
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: No

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!

Minimum Qualifications: Five years of experience interviewing, investigating, compiling information, documenting decisions, interpreting guidelines and/or providing technical assistance relevant to the agency's programs. Post secondary education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Social Work or related human services field. Strong leadership, organizational and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Critical thinking, analytical skills. Ability to deliver and/or co facilitate presentations to small and large audiences, public speaking; teaching/training; audit preparation and successful completion; contract enforcement and oversight; determining IV-E eligibility; and participation in Children and Family Services Review protocol case reads. Working knowledge of all Protection and Prevention Services programs and information systems. Comfortable interviewing families and professionals.

• 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.

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• State of Kansas online application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts** (if educational requirements are listed for this position)
  **If degree is a requirement listed, transcript must show proof of graduation or degree obtained.
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
• Required documents must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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.