JOB ID 206628

Kansas Department for Children and Families | www.dcf.ks.gov
Prevention and Protection Services - Adult Protection Services
Administration/negotiable within any DCF Southwest Region Office

Position Summary and Responsibilities

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A Family Support Coordinator is typically assigned to clients by the APS Specialist housed within the social services agencies. The role involves establishing a relationship with individual adults, assessing their needs, reviewing their eligibility for various types of public aid, and walking them through the application processes. Adult support workers help clients understand the rules and regulations attached to various forms of social services support, aid and assists them in navigating what can be complex financial and personal documentation of assets, income and expenses.

Other responsibilities of the job include helping ensure they are getting the benefits they are entitled to and making recommendations for accessing various community resources for other supports and services. This position also helps the ASP specialists with sending out needed information and helping with case closures.

View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0233489.pdf

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: General. Education may be substituted as determined relevant by the agency.
• Preferred Qualifications: Two years’ experience in working with elderly or disabled adults that need assistance with applications, referrals for needed services and follow up home visits.
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: 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.

Veteran's Preference
How to Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference: https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/veterans-preference.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.30 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person