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Job Title:   Human Services Specialist

County:   Leavenworth

Req. No:   192478

Agency Name:   Dept for Children and Families

Posting Type:   External  --> Click here for Definition of Posting Type

Applications accepted through:    MAR 28, 2019

Job Description:

The Kansas Department for Children and Families Services (DCF), Kansas City Region, currently has a Human Services Specialist position in our Economic and Employment Services division.  This position may be based in either the Leavenworth or Atchison Service Centers. The salary for this position is  $32,760/annually.

Job Description:  This position collects and analyzes information required to determine eligibility and monitor changes in circumstances of households to determine continued eligibility and the amount of benefits; investigates questionable situations and notifies appropriate departments/agencies of discrepancies identified; refers customers to appropriate services.

Click on the link below to review the position description:

http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0235371.pdf

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  Four years of experience interviewing, investigating, compiling information, documenting decisions, interpreting guidelines and/or providing technical assistance relevant to the agency's programs. Post-secondary education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency

 PREFERRED CRITERIA:

To Apply:

Tax Clearance Certificate:  Each applicant applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website at http://www.ksrevenue.org/taxclearance.html  A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency.  This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785)296-3199.

Any Questions?   Please email DCF.KCRegionJobs@ks.gov

 How You Will Be Evaluated: Your application will be considered incomplete and you may be found ineligible if you fail to submit all required documentation.  Your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum and any necessary special requirements.  Next, your application will be evaluated and rated based on preferred selection criteria and competencies for the position. 

 What to Expect Next:  After your application is evaluated and ranked, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.  You will be notified of the outcome after the selection process is complete.  You may call or email the recruiter contact listed to inquire about your application.  If selected as a top candidate, you will undergo a background check.

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.

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Class/Uncl Full/Part Time: Grade: Hiring Rate: Pay Frequency:
U F 001 $0.00 Hourly


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