Human Services Assistant

State of Kansas • Pratt, KS

49d

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! Provide clerical support for agency. These tasks include: data entry into DCF computer systems or data bases, scanning customers information into imaging systems, searching DCF computer systems as well other non DCF systems, greeting customers in the Regions Lobby areas, directing customer phone calls or maintaining case files. Assists Specialists with specific tasks such as labeling and organizing files, distributing faxes, mail and other correspondence. Answers the phones when needed. In addition, screens calls and visitors while providing information or direction for customers as needed. Completes templates, database tables and spreadsheets as needed. Provides back up support for Specialists as directed, such as purchasing items for customers. Attends all training, unit meetings, individual conferences and work groups as required and assigned. Provides support in absence of other team members. Completes all other duties as assigned. View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0235980.pdf

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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

• data entry into DCF computer systems or data bases
• scanning customers information into imaging systems
• searching DCF computer systems as well other non DCF systems
• greeting customers in the Regions Lobby areas
• directing customer phone calls or maintaining case files
• assists Specialists with specific tasks such as labeling and organizing files, distributing faxes, mail and other correspondence
• answers the phones when needed
• screens calls and visitors while providing information or direction for customers as needed
• completes templates, database tables and spreadsheets as needed
• provides back up support for Specialists as directed, such as purchasing items for customers
• attends all training, unit meetings, individual conferences and work groups as required and assigned
• provides support in absence of other team members
• completes all other duties as 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

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