Human Services Assistant- EES/Operations

Employment Benefits

In addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package that is available the first day of employment.

All benefits eligible, full-time employees may elect to enroll in :

• 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.

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Kansas Department for Children and Families is hiring innovators and leaders. If you believe people have the capacity to progress, succeed, grow, and do well in life, you can discover your purpose here! Find more than just a job with DCF.

You can be part of the growth and opportunity for our team to help serve the individuals and families in your community.

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Provide direct program and clerical assistance to the Operations / Economic and Employment Support Units. Performs receptionist duties for the office.

Determines the client’s needs and refers to appropriate person for assistance or takes the necessary information to make an appropriate referral for the customers.

Supports the BPM process by receiving initial Economic and Employment Support applications; screens and registers applications, which involved inquiry of customer information in agency computer systems, saving existing or creating new customer information and case number information as necessary.

Provide administrative support to the unit supervisor.

For the purpose of receiving requests for services and / or assistance and for giving or obtaining information pertaining to DCF services and programs, you will have daily contact with clients and co-workers.

View the full position description : http : / / content.dcf.ks.gov / hr / careers / K0239544.pdf

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : General Education. Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications : Independent work experience in office / support work.

Basic computer skills and software application skills.

Ability to understand and interpret written materials, oral as well as written instructions.

Reception- front desk experience.

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.