Child 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! Child Protection Specialist is responsible for the investigation of abuse/neglect allegations; Will work in conjunction with schools, courts, law enforcement and other community partners to aid children and families; Responsible for determining safety of children, assessing the needs of a family and making referrals for the appropriate services be that foster care, family preservation, mental health or other services within the community; Responsible for writing affidavits to the court, filling out forms in KIDS and KIPS computer systems in a timely manner while keeping up with new intakes that are assigned. For a more detailed list of job responsibilities please refer to the full position description.
Requirements
- Four-year degree in Human Services or Behavioral Sciences field of study, or education determined relevant by the agency. If a degree is required, a transcript showing proof of graduation or degree obtained is required to be uploaded with your application. Transcript copies are required with application if a degree is listed as a minimum qualification.
- Valid Driver's License is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written format.
- If a driver's license is required, a copy must be uploaded with your application.
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills desired.
- A minimum of 2-years work experience in Children and Family Services.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- investigation of abuse/neglect allegations
- work in conjunction with schools, courts, law enforcement and other community partners to aid children and families
- determining safety of children
- assessing the needs of a family and making referrals for the appropriate services be that foster care, family preservation, mental health or other services within the community
- writing affidavits to the court
- filling out forms in KIDS and KIPS computer systems in a timely manner while keeping up with new intakes that are assigned
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
