Child Protection Supervisor

Job

ID222917

Location

Butler 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 / El Dorado

About the Position

Who can apply: External (anyone)

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Eligible to

Receive Benefits:

Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes

Compensation:

$58,471.88. 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 position will oversee child protection workers' tasks and guide them in their practice with families. The Supervisor will review workers' work before signing to have cases close. They will hold scheduled staffing and team meetings, as well as attend community and agency meetings. The Supervisor ensures policies and procedures are upheld.

• Establishes priorities for case work to be accomplished and provides guidance in developing individual case plans of activity.
• Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates operations and workload trends to ensure that work is completed, customers are serviced, and deadlines are met.
• Holds scheduled conferences with staff and provides constructive feedback on management of their caseload, work with customers and reaching decisions.
• Provides support and training for staff to identify and use excellent communication techniques in all interactions with internal and external customers.
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring and training of staff while using excellent supervisory concepts and skills.
• Evaluates job performance, recommends personnel actions in accordance with DCF and Civil Service regulations to ensure services are being delivered accurately and policy is interpreted and implemented accurately.
• Assesses and identifies needed training and coordinates with the Program Administrator and Training Coordinator to ensure training is provided in a timely and effective manner.
• Consults with Program Administrator to interpret policy and then ensures policy is distributed to staff and implemented correctly on specific customer cases.
• Provides support and guidance for staff to ensure the accurate, thorough, and timely input of information into all the information systems needed to administer agency programs.
• Serves as an effective member of the Regional Management Team by sharing information and making recommendations to Program Administrator regarding changes needed to ensure staff are completing intake, assessment and delivery of services accurately and timely according to each program's requirements.
• Participates in community activities, confers with citizen organizations, and serves as liaison with other agencies.

View the full position description: Qualifications

Education:

• If a degree is required, candidates will be required to submit a copy of transcripts showing proof of graduation or degree obtained to their recruiter following interviews.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, health sciences or related field as determined relevant by the agency.

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
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) professional as determined relevant by the agency and one year of field experience in a child welfare agency, childcare institution or agency performing human services or health sciences functions. Must have license at the time of hire.
  
• One or more of the following is preferred: Bachelor's in Social Work (Licensed Social Worker), Master's in Professional Counseling (Licensed Professional Counselor), Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist).
  
• 2 Years of Experience as a Child Protection Specialist.

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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:

222917