What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Coordinator position at State of Kansas - Dept for Children and Families?
Required documents (as listed in Qualifications and Required Documents sections) must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Prevention and Protection Services
Southwest Region / Great Bend
- Who can apply: External (anyone)
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
- 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
- This benefits package represents additional annual compensation.
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Employee shall lend administrative support by assisting the PPS CPS and Supervisor with completion of forms and maintenance of case files in KIDS, answer the phone and screen callers as well as visitors, providing customer information as needed.
Employee shall lend clerical support to unit and division by tracking data, monitors and serves as a scheduler for intakes to assure timely assignment, creating, maintaining and uploading case files. Employee is also responsible for the gathering of case information in response to court orders, records requests, as well as researching community resources available to assist families.
Employee shall coordinate available PPS services with community services and other state agencies and collaborate with other providers to ensure family/consumer receives needed services by following up with referrals to services.
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Minimum Qualifications: *If a driver’s license is required, a copy must be sent to your recruiter following the interview.* High School diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver’s License.
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.
If you have a missing tax return(s) or you 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.
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- Resume
- Cover letter
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Transcripts** (if educational requirements are listed for this position)
**If degree is a requirement listed, transcript must show proof of graduation or degree obtained. - DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
- Required documents must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
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.
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.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
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
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
E-Verify: DCF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Full Position Description:
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This position is part of a service delivery team responsible to provide quality customer service while performing a variety of tasks to meet service needs of children in families where abuse or neglect is suspected or are at risk for abuse and neglect. This position also involves performing a variety of tasks to ensure the service needs are being met for children who have been referred to family preservation, foster care, or adoption services. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate a commitment to customer service and will participate fully in team activities in support of the Agency mission. The position also requires a commitment to work effectively with all other PPS Units and DCF Divisions in providing a harmonious work environment that is conducive to improving agency outcomes, office operations and a productive working relationship in the community. This position may be required to provide coverage in other service centers within the assigned region.
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $15