What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Services Specialist position at The State of Kansas?
Human Services Specialist
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: Unclasified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Eligible to Receive Benefits: No
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation: $32,760.00
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
- Collect and analyze information required to determine eligibility and monitor changes in circumstances of households to determine and affect payment benefits.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Investigate questionable situations and notifies appropriate departments and agencies of discrepancies identified.
- Refer customers to appropriate services
To view full position description please click this link http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/k0242599.pdf
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Two 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. Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications that may be used to screen applicants: Case Management Experience, Human Service Field Experience, Budgeting/Financial Computation, Computer Experience, Bilingual (Ability to speak, read, and interpret Spanish)
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:205869)
Phone: 316-337-7047
Fax: 316-337-6742
Job Application Process
First Sign in or register as a New User.
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Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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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.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
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.
