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Human Services Specialist

State of Kansas
Assaria, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/31/2025

Human Services Specialist-Salina

Job Posting closes : Open until filled.

Position Location : Salina DCF Service Center

Department for Children and Families

Northwest Region

www.dcf.ks.gov

About the Position

Who can apply : Anyone (External)

Classified / Unclassified Service : Unclassified

Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Work Schedule : M-F, 8-5

Eligible to Receive Benefits : Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible : Yes

Search Keywords : Eligibility, Human Services

Compensation : Hourly Rate : $19.16

Annual Rate : $39,852.80

Employment Benefits

In addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package. All benefit eligible, full-time employees receive :

  • Healh Insurance including medical; dental; vision (plus optional partner / dependent coverage @ 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

Position Summary :

  • Collect and analyze information required to determine eligibility and monitor changes in circumstances of households to determine and affect payment benefits.
  • Investigate questionable situations and notifies appropriate departments and agencies of discrepancies identified.

    Refer customers to appropriate services.

    Click on the link to download position description :

    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. Post-secondary education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
  • Valid Driver's License
  • 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.
  • Recruiter Contact Information

    Name : Janessa Schuetz

    Email : janessa.schuetz@ks.gov

    Phone : 785-289-6861

    Job Application Process

    First Sign in or register as a New User .

    Complete or update your contact information on the Careers>

    My Contact Information page.

  • This information is included on all your job applications.
  • Upload required documents listed below for the Careers>

    My Job Applications page.

  • This information is included on all your job applications.
  • Start your draft job application , upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.

    Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers>

    My Job Applications page.

    Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

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    Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : How to Apply for a Job - Instructions and How to Search for a Job - Instructions"

    Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

    Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

    Transcripts

    DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

    Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • 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 determine 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 at the following link : Disability Hiring Preference | Kansas Department of Administration (ks.gov)

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. 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.

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