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! Receives assigned reports of families where children are suspected of being in need of care, abused or neglected as defined in K.S.A. 38-2202, and establishes contact with one or more family members to assess child abuse and neglect allegations within the assigned time frame. Makes timely collaborative contact with schools, courts, multi-disciplinary teams, mental health, law enforcement, and other service providers to assess child safety per DCF regulation/policy. Conducts assessments of alleged abuse and neglect, completes and prepares a written assessment within the established time lines. Makes referral to law enforcement, court attorneys and the court as appropriate. Provides short term, intensive and preventative intervention. Assist the family in formulating a child safety plan and jointly develops a family case plan with family if services are needed. Maintains clear records of services provided and documents progress in meeting goals, including writing the basis for finding decisions.
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 maintain valid driver's license throughout employment)
Nice To Haves
- 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 (BRSB) professional as determined relevant by the agency.
- A minimum of 2 years work experience in Children and Family Services.
Responsibilities
- Receives assigned reports of families where children are suspected of being in need of care, abused or neglected as defined in K.S.A. 38-2202, and establishes contact with one or more family members to assess child abuse and neglect allegations within the assigned time frame.
- Makes timely collaborative contact with schools, courts, multi-disciplinary teams, mental health, law enforcement, and other service providers to assess child safety per DCF regulation/policy.
- Conducts assessments of alleged abuse and neglect, completes and prepares a written assessment within the established time lines.
- Makes referral to law enforcement, court attorneys and the court as appropriate.
- Provides short term, intensive and preventative intervention.
- Assist the family in formulating a child safety plan and jointly develops a family case plan with family if services are needed.
- Maintains clear records of services provided and documents progress in meeting goals, including writing the basis for finding decisions.
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
