Family Support Coordinator
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! Responsible for monitoring intake que and assigning intakes out to Child Protection staff; will create letters, spreadsheets, and distribute mail or any other correspondence to staff or families; responsible for the gathering of case information in response to court orders, records requests, as well as researching community resources available to assist families; organizes copies and gathers information for meetings, case reviews and audits as requested by the Assessment and Prevention Services Administrator; for a more complete list of duties, please refer to the full position description.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's License is required and must be maintained throughout employment
- NOTE: If a driver's license is required, a copy must be uploaded with your application.
- 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. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.
Responsibilities
- monitoring intake que and assigning intakes out to Child Protection staff
- create letters, spreadsheets, and distribute mail or any other correspondence to staff or families
- gathering of case information in response to court orders, records requests
- researching community resources available to assist families
- organizes copies and gathers information for meetings, case reviews and audits as requested by the Assessment and Prevention Services Administrator
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
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
