EES Human Services Specialist

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.

Thrive With Us and find your career and purpose!

This position provides benefit eligibility determinations (new applications, re-certifications and all changes) for Child Care, Cash, and Food Assistance through phone, face to face, computer, fax and mail.

Work is completed within the state’s computer system, KEES. This position serves Crawford County in the office as well as working statewide eligibility cases on a daily basis.

View the full position description : http : / / content.dcf.ks.gov / hr / careers / K0238922.pdf

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : Education General; Two years of experience interviewing, investigating, compiling information, documenting decisions, interpreting guidelines and / or providing technical assistance relevant to the agency's programs.

Post-secondary education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree with a social services emphasis; Work experience with caseload management within a Human Service Agency;

Work experience in determining eligibility for Human Service programs; Must maintain a valid driver’s license, if position requires travel.

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.