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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
Kansas City Region / Kansas City; Leavenworth and Lawrence

About the Position

Who can apply: External (Anyone)

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation: $42,286.40 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!

This position serves as a member of a specialized Performance Improvement team and monitors DCF PPS programs, staff, and provider performance through case reviews to encourage continuous quality improvement. Reviews are initiated through DCF Administration requirements, supervisory requests, identified training deficits and ongoing consultation. This position provides data analysis, recommendations regarding training needs, policy clarifications, regional procedures, ensures compliance through the AFCARS and IV-E programs, provides data for statewide outcomes, and completes Federal Children and Family service reviews that will include stakeholder interviews. This includes coordinating technical and administrative documentation/reports, obtaining feedback from staff, and visiting providers on site to identify trends, measure compliance, and evaluate performance outcomes.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Five years of experience interviewing, investigating, compiling information, documenting decisions, interpreting guidelines and/or providing technical assistance relevant to the agency's programs. Post secondary education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Social Work or related human services field. Strong leadership, organizational and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Critical thinking, analytical skills. Ability to deliver and/or co facilitate presentations to small and large audiences, public speaking; teaching/training; audit preparation and successful completion; contract enforcement and oversight; determining IV-E eligibility; and participation in Children and Family Services Review protocol case reads. Working knowledge of all Protection and Prevention Services programs and information systems. Comfortable interviewing families and professionals

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: [email protected] | Please reference Job ID 223419

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Required Documents* for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• State of Kansas online application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Legible copy of valid driver’s license (if driver’s license is required)
• Transcripts** (if educational requirements are listed for this position)
  **If degree is a requirement listed, transcript must show proof of graduation or degree obtained.
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
• Required documents must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”.

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

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

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 [email protected], 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.

Full Position Description:

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In addition to the tasks identified in Section 21 of the position description, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate a commitment to customer service and program communication. The incumbent will participate fully in program communication team activities and work effectively with all other divisions to provide a harmonious work environment that is conducive to improving agency outcomes, office operations and a productive working relationship with the community.

Performance Improvement Evaluation: This position provides ongoing review and evaluation of Prevention and Protection Service’s (PPS) programs, information technology systems and practices based on manual materials and regional policy. Reviews include, but are not limited to quarterly internal and Administration reviews and targeted work performance evaluations as requested by PPS leadership and unit supervisors. Reviews result in feedback being provided on a face to face basis with regional supervisors and line staff related to outcome of performance within the program responsibility. Prepares formal report information derived from the outcome of performance evaluations. Schedules and completes review activities through coordination with Regional PPS administrators and unit supervisors. Has expert knowledge of and sound interpretation of agency and regional policy as it relates to PPS, Agency and Regional goals. Uses well developed organization and collaboration skills incorporating these resources when working with both internal and external divisions and customers.

Training: This position uses report information generated by PPS reviews to assist in identifying regional training needs. Provides technical training for Regional PPS and contract staff related to Agency policy and procedures. Collaborates with PPS and contract staff to implement anticipated PPS training needs. Coordinates with PPS leadership to identify training needs in relation to report resources available through the Agency’s information systems. Identifies areas of deficiencies through research and assessment. Communicates to leadership the necessary actions needed to improve performance outcomes. Delivers training to staff in one-on-one and unit meeting environments related to policy and procedure as measured through the case review system. Training requests may come from individual staff, Provider or Regional PPS Trainer.

Public Relations: This position develops a cohesive relationship with PPS and contract staff to ensure that continuous improvements in practice and procedure are realized, ongoing training resources are available, and division partnering is occurring. Disburses and promotes information outlining Performance Improvement’s roles within the Agency and available resources within the division to outside agencies and new PPS and contract staff. Serves as liaison between PPS staff and external audit staff to ensure preparation and presentation of documentation for review and evaluation is adequate and meets agency and regional standards. Receives and processes all communication related to external audit process. Participates in PPS related training, seminars and community and agency meetings to enhance knowledge surrounding programs. Serves as a contact for PPS field staff surrounding policy related issues, clarification and questions. Possesses expert knowledge of PPS programs, Regional and Agency policy and procedure, and skills with communicating with outside entities.

Research and Assessment: Researches, collects and analyzes multiple program statistics to determine unit direction. Work is done directly with KC Region and contract staff to gather and reconcile monthly statistical information. Assesses reports generated from Central Office case review evaluations to identify areas of program wide opportunities for improvement. Works as a part of the PPS performance improvement team in the development, design and improvement of strategies and tools meant to capture performance and practice within the youth and adult services programs. Formulates recommendations for new or revised regional policy and procedures. Is a member of a team that ensures PPS program practices are reviewed with tools capable of capturing desired and useful information. Performs by using existing and updated policy procedure manuals, skills in research, analyzing, and application as well as creative and innovative ideas for improvement and change. Uses the Continuous Performance Improvement Process and Model for targeting areas of opportunity, determining root causes, exploring possible solutions, implementing solutions and monitoring/evaluating progress/success.

Other Duties as Assigned: This position will function as part of the Prevention and Protection Services Performance Improvement Team and will be available for tasks that fall within this scope.