Payment & Eligibility Supervisor

Job

ID223159

Location

Sedgwick County

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

AgencyDept for Children and Families

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: Open until filled

Required documents (as listed in Qualifications and Required Documents sections) must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Agency Information

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

Prevention & Protection Services

Wichita Region / Wichita

About the Position

Who can apply: Agency Only (DCF employees)

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Classified

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Eligible to

Receive Benefits:

Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes

Compensation:

$ 46,550.40. Salary may be dependent upon the candidate's qualifications and experience.

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. Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information.

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 role oversees the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of DCF's IVE Eligibility Unit. It ensures accurate data entry, eligibility determinations, reporting, documentation, and timely correction of errors in accordance with state and federal requirements. The position provides leadership and supervision to staff, including hiring, performance management, training, professional development, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels. It analyzes data, workflows, and processes to identify problems, improve efficiency, and implement corrective actions and continuous quality improvements. The role also interprets and communicates policies and procedures, coordinates with other regions and DCF administration, and ensures staff understand eligibility requirements and documentation standards. Strong collaboration and communication with DCF staff, community partners, providers, attorneys, and other stakeholders are essential. Overall, the position provides operational leadership to ensure program compliance, effective resource management, quality service delivery, and achievement of agency goals.

View the full position description: Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

•If a driver's license is required for the position, candidates will be required to submit a copy to the recruiter following interviews

• One year of experience in providing direction necessary to implement the objectives of an agency, program or organizational unit. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

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

Recruiter Contact Information

Email:

DCF.WicPersonnelTeam@ks.gov Please reference

Job ID Number:

223159