Adult Protection Specialist
About The Position
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! This position is responsible for investigating and assessing abuse and neglect reports, financial exploitation reports, and assessment of self-neglect reports concerning vulnerable adults. Adult Protection Specialists must meet timelines for response, case findings, and address concerns regarding the safety and ongoing welfare of vulnerable adults resulting from investigations. They ensure referrals and services are provided to maintain safety. View the full position description:http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0234580.pdf
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer.
Nice To Haves
- One year of case management experience or working with the elderly adult/IDD population.
- Bachelors in social work (Licensed Social Worker)
- Masters 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
Responsibilities
- investigating and assessing abuse and neglect reports
- investigating financial exploitation reports
- assessment of self-neglect reports concerning vulnerable adults
- meet timelines for response, case findings
- address concerns regarding the safety and ongoing welfare of vulnerable adults resulting from investigations
- ensure referrals and services are provided to maintain safety
Benefits
- Health Insurance including medical, dental, vision (plus optional partner/dependent coverage at 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
