A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
State of Kansas - Dept for Children and Families Kansas City, KS Job Details Temporary | Full-time $40,248 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Spanish English Performing background checks Interviewing Full Job Description
JOB ID 220671
Job posting closes/applications accepted through: Open Until Filled Kansas Department for Children and Families | www.dcf.ks.gov Economic and Employment Services Kansas City Region / Negotiable Within KC Region 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! Participates in the processing of applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). Handles high volume incoming phone calls to the processing center. Registers applications promptly and requests additional information from customers as necessary and in writing, allowing sufficient time for customers to respond. Accesses various internal and external computer systems for the purpose of verifying income and enters data into the LIEAP computer system. Determines eligibility for the LIEAP program within established timelines based upon federal and state policies and regulations as identified in the Kansas Economic Employment Support Manual. Maintains an accurate record of case actions in the customer's case file. Responds to customer inquiries regarding the LIEAP program. May be assigned in a variety of areas of administration based on needs. To view the full job posting and description, please visit www.jobs.ks.gov and search for the job ID found at the top of this posting.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience interviewing, investigating, compiling information, documenting decisions, interpreting guidelines and/or providing technical assistance relevant to the agency's programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
DCF and/or LIEAP experience. Experience working with the public. Experience with accurate data entry. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish .
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 -
$19.35 hourly- $40,248.00 annually. Salary may be dependent upon the candidate's qualifications and experience. 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.
