Coordinator

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General’s Victim Services Division administers eight programs to deter violence, support victims of crime, and support programs who provide direct services to victims. 
 

This position will support the administration, oversight, and monitoring of sex buyer educational and treatment programs in Kansas governed by the agency.  This position is responsible for assisting with program evaluation and approval processes, training, compliance monitoring, records and reporting requirements, provider support, and the implementation of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.  This position works closely with internal staff, approved providers, and external stakeholders to help ensure programs operate in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
 

Primary Duties: 

• Assist with the approval, evaluation, and monitoring of sex buyer educational and treatment programs.
• Review provider applications, renewals, reports, and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Support the development and maintenance of required forms, records, reports, and program files.
• Assist with monitoring provider compliance with program standards, reporting requirements, and staff qualification requirements.
• Conduct or assist with compliance reviews, desk audits, and other monitoring activities as assigned.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to providers regarding program requirements and expectations.
• Assist with the development, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures, forms and administrative regulations related to programs.
• Develop and deliver training and educational resources to sex buyer education and treatment providers, ensuring clear understanding of program requirements and standards.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, summaries, and other administrative documents as needed.

General Responsibilities:

• Support OAG’s strong relationship culture through quality customer service and superior service knowledge
• Provide superior customer service by resolving problems efficiently and responding timely
• Identify and implement solutions to problems in general and urgent matters  
• Seek counsel of supervisor on concerns or other issues as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with staff to maintain a team environment 
• Flexible to accept additional assignments as requested by leadership
• Cross train for other positions to cover when necessary
• Professionalism (in dress, communication and behavior) while representing the OAG (onsite, professional and community events and via communications)
• Participate and attend meetings as requested
• Recommend policies and procedures as it relates to area of responsibility
• Timely responses to inquiries for information to customers, staff and vendors
• Answer telephone calls and provide a prompt response
• Follow OAG policies and procedures

Additional Duties: Additional duties may be added at any time. This announcement does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed. We would expect you to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested.

Minimum Requirement(s):

• Professional project management and/or coordination experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with victims of human trafficking.
• Experience in program coordination or compliance monitoring.
• Experience with public policy, data analysis, and research. 
• Experience working with educational, treatment, behavioral health, victim services, or other service-based programs.
• A valid driver's license is required when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

Preferred Requirement(s):

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with attorneys, court personnel and other office staff.
• Considerable knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and time limits.
• Knowledge of legal concepts and practices.
• Ability to use discretion regarding confidential material and to understand the legal code of ethics. 
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
• Willingness to pitch in and help others beyond “assigned” caseload.
• Ability to work 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday and occasionally beyond, with prior approval.
• Ability to type 55wpm with a high level of accuracy. 

Travel: You may need to travel to locations to competently and diligently discharge the assigned duties. Limited in-state travel may be required. 

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

• As a condition of employment, candidate(s) are subject to a pre-employment screening process to include a fingerprint and name-based criminal history records check and reference/background check of past and present employers. The pre-employment screening process will be waived for current OAG personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements.
• In this position you would be authorized access to private information to the extent necessary to perform the assigned duties. Employees of the OAG are required to protect against unauthorized access to such information, ensure the security and privacy of such information, and disclose any anticipated threats or hazards to such information. Employees must be very careful not to release this information to the public or to other individuals, including but not limited to OAG employees who have not been authorized or who do not have a legitimate organizational, departmental, or business need to know. Any questions regarding release of such information to another person should be directed to the employee’s supervisor.
• State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the Office of Kansas Attorney General.  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.   
  If you have a missing tax return(s) or owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas.  The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Jude Overton
• Email: careers@ag.ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 296-3666

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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Cover Letter 

Resume

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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.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual person. We believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. We see this as the best way to realize our Office’s mission. We work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity. We prohibit and strongly condemn discrimination on any basis protected by law. We strive to create and to cultivate a workplace environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect as a valued member of our team.

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.