Child Protection Specialist
This position may be filled as a Child Protection Specialist
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
As a Child Protection Specialist, you will:
Provide protective and preventive services. Prevention is defined as prevention for out of home placement for children. The Protection Specialist will investigate allegations of abuse and neglect, perform risk and safety assessments, develop safety plans, provide information about and referrals to community resources for at risk families, and make appropriate referrals to contracted family preservation and foster care providers.
This position works in a cooperative fashion with clients, staff, and agency partners to provide efficient and effective service. At DCF, the client is placed at the center of planning, policy development, program implementation, and practice with client outcomes driving decision-making at all levels. By integrating services, we create and maintain a prevention focus as a way of doing business by interacting and engaging with others to proactively foster well-being.
Minimum Qualifications - Education
- For Child Protection Specialist - Four-year degree in a Human Services or Behavioral Sciences field of study, or education determined relevant by the agency. Valid Driver’s License must be maintained throughout employment. A copy of Valid Driver’s License is to be provided upon hire.
Licensing & Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- Kansas Social Work License desired, but not required
Preferred Qualifications – One or more of the following
- Bachelor’s in Social Work (Licensed Social Worker)
- Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
- Licensed Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) professional as determined relevant by the agency
- A minimum of 2-years of work experience in Children and Family Services
Pre-employment Requirements
- Fingerprinting and Security Background Check through Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
On your Careers - My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed:
- Tax Clearance Certificate
- Transcripts
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Inside this job's Job Application, upload these documents:
- Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
- Cover Letter
- Verification of Degree
- Copy of BSRB License (if applicable)
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,925.00 - $49,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Junction City, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person