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. They must work in conjunction with schools, courts, law enforcement and other community partners to aid children and families. They are 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. They must be able to communicate in both verbal and written form. They must be able to write affidavits to the court, fill out forms in KIDS and KIPS in a timely manner while keeping up with new intakes that are assigned. For a more detailed list of responsibilities please refer to the full position description.
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)
- 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.
- A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas.
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 (BSRB) professional as determined relevant by the agency
- A minimum of 2-years of work experience in Children and Family Services.
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
- Making referrals for the appropriate services be that foster care, family preservation, mental health or other services within the community
- Communicate in both verbal and written form
- Write affidavits to the court
- Fill out forms in KIDS and KIPS 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
