Human Services Assistant

Human Services Assistant Job

ID220928

Location Lyon 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 and Protection Services Southwest Region / Emporia About the Position Who can apply: Emporia

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:

$32,760.00 / annually. 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! Assists professional staff in tracking client activity, logs contacts and information in customer files Employee shall lend administrative support by assisting the CPS/CPI and CPS Supervisor with completion of forms and maintenance of case files; answer the phone and screen callers as well as visitors, providing customer information as needed. In addition, employee is responsible to create letters and spreadsheets, and distribute mail or any other correspondence. Employee shall lend clerical support to unit and division by tracking data, scheduling intakes, maintaining new and closed used files, and taking minutes of meetings. Employee is also responsible for the gathering of case information in response to court orders, records requests, as well as researching community resources available to assist families.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

•If a driver's license is required, a copy must be sent to your recruiter following the interview.• 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:

Janessa.schuetz@ks.gov | Please reference

Job ID Number:

220928