Adoption Assistance Specialist

JOB ID 214133

Job posting closes/applications accepted through: Open Until Filled

Kansas Department for Children and Families | www.dcf.ks.gov

Prevention & Protection Services

Kansas City Region/ Kansas City

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 receives written or verbal instruction from the Supervisor to perform work assignments. The position is given a great amount of latitude in prioritizing and completing work assignments. Most tasks are performed independently or with minimal supervision. The adoption assistance specialist will ask for further details or clarification as needed. Work requires initiative, discretion, and the ability to make independent judgments regarding urgency of a situation and/or its sensitivity and requires careful interpretation. Requires the ability to carry out program goals as set out in the Prevention and Protection Services Policy and Procedure Manual in a timely manner. Must maintain professional standards.

View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0236694.pdf

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications*: *If a driver’s license is required, a copy must be uploaded with your resume or submitted with an employment application at www.jobs.ks.gov.* Six months of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring activities relevant to the agency’s programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

*Valid Driver’s License (must maintain driver’s license throughout employment)

Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of 2-years of work experience in Children and Family Services. Bachelor of Social Work Degree.

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.

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.
Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.ksrevenue.gov/faqs-taxclearance.html

Compensation: $37,980.80 Annually. Salary may be dependent upon the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Veteran's Preference:
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 determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference: https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/veterans-preference.

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. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference at the following link: https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/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

Equal Employment Opportunity
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.

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.

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.

For more information on State of Kansas employment opportunities and benefits, visit the State of Kansas Career Portal at www.jobs.ks.gov.

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Pay: $37,980.80 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Loan forgiveness
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person