IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION FOR THIS VACANCY

Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled
Required documents including transcripts (if educational requirements are listed for this position) must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirement: Four-year degree in a Human Services or Behavioral Sciences field of study, or education determined relevant by the agency.
Valid Driver’s License (must maintain valid driver’s license throughout employment)
Preferred Qualification: One or more of the following:
Bachelors in social work (Licensed Social Worker)
Masters in professional counseling (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist).

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.
• Tax Clearance: Candidates offered employment in a State of Kansas position will need to apply for a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days of being offered a position. For more information, visit the KDOR Tax Clearance Request Information page.

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Child Protection Specialist is responsible for the investigation of abuse/neglect allegations. They must work in conjunction with schools, courts, law enforcement and other community partners to aid children and families. They are responsible for determining safety of children, assessing the needs of a family, and making referrals for the appropriate services be that foster care, family preservation, mental health, or other services within the community. They must be able to communicate in both verbal and written form. They must be able to write affidavits to the court, fill out forms in Kansas Initiative Decision Support System (KIDS) and Kansas Intake Investigation Protection System (KIPS) in a timely manner while keeping up with new intakes that are assigned.
View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0232799.pdf