*This Position is only open to candidates located within reasonable distance of a Kansas DCF office or within the state of Kansas. Anyone outside of the state of Kansas will not be considered for this role*
JOB ID: 213296
Kansas Department for Children and Families | www.dcf.ks.gov
Protection Reporting Center
Administration/Statewide Negotiable
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Interviews individuals making reports of children in need of care or suspected adult abuse/neglect/exploitation through phone contact using in-depth interviewing techniques. Documents details from the interview in agency systems. Enters information into agency systems from faxes and other written documents received by the agency. Follows agency policy and will have working knowledge of the intake process, policies, and procedures.
Gathers additional information needed to make initial assessment decision from collateral contacts including, but not limited to, schools, law enforcement officers, physicians, other state agencies and other social service agencies within and outside of Kansas. Gathers available agency information on current or past involvement with PPS or other agency services.
Completes assessments and other documentation based off the information received through the intake process. Reviews all information from the reporter, assessments, past agency involvement and collateral contacts. Based on the review of information uses critical thinking for a decision on the acceptance of the report for assignment based on PPS Policy and Procedures. Adhere to agency expectations regarding completion of work and meeting agency outcomes of timeliness.
Completes a review of not assigned report. Reviews these reports for accuracy in assignment and notification to appropriate parties. Reverses the decision for it is determined the report meet PPS Policy and Procedure for assignment. Will communicate with the supervisor(s) if there are concerns during the review of not assigned reports.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: Four-year degree in a Human Services or Behavioral Sciences field of study, or education determined relevant by the agency.
- View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0232960.pdf
- Preferred Qualifications:
One or more of the following:
Licensed Social Worker
Master’s in Professional Counseling (Licensed Professional Counselor)
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.
- 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.
INDADMIN
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,025.00 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:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Application Question(s):
- This position is located in Kansas. Are you located in Kansas or looking to relocate?
- Is your Degree in a Human Services?
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Location:
Work Location: Remote