What are the responsibilities and job description for the PC II-Quality Assurance position at The State of Kansas?
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Req#215555
Job Posting closes: Friday, February 21, 2025
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About the Position: PC II - Quality Assurance, Req#215555
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Compensation: $46,092.80 to $51,414.40/Annual ($22.16 to $25.68/Hr.)*
- Offered salary will be determined by education, experience, or qualifications. Though this position is unclassified, the posted starting salary is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 28, step 6-12. Please contact Recruitment Coordinator for further details.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to assist in the oversight of Juvenile Community Supervision agencies who receive state general funds through a grant process. This position coordinates and conducts fidelity and quality assurance reviews of juvenile community supervision agencies; providing feedback and recommendations to ensure fidelity to evidence-based principles and compliance with KDOC operating standards. This position will work with other division staff to ensure juvenile supervision agencies implement quality assurance practices in accordance with their annual comprehensive plans and in compliance with policies, procedures, statutes and regulations, etc. Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Directors, staff, advisory board members and other community agencies/partners is necessary in this position.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
In conjunction with other division staff, develop and implement a plan to conduct fidelity and quality assurance reviews/audits of all juvenile supervision agencies, including:
- Developing and maintaining necessary review/audit tools;
- Scheduling and conducting on site and/or remote reviews/audits;
- Preparing reports from reviews/audits, with recommendations;
- Reporting findings;
- Taking steps as directed by supervisor to follow up on recommendations.
- Preparing aggregate reports regarding findings in audits, and recommendations.
In conjunction with other division staff, provide, across all agency levels, the feedback, coaching, modeling, training and other support necessary to help juvenile supervision agencies increase their capacity to engage in fidelity and quality assurance practices.
In conjunction with other division staff, develop, implement and maintain a Quality Assurance Standards Manual for juvenile supervision agencies.
In conjunction with other division staff, perform an annual review of the Community Supervision Standards for Juvenile Intensive Supervised Probation and Community Case Management programs; present recommended changes to the Director of Grants and Quality Assurance and the Director of Community Based Services; implement approved changes.
Assist in reviewing juvenile supervision agency grant applications and quarterly outcome reports.
Assist the Director of Grants and Quality Assurance in data collection and analysis; in reporting on trends and progress; in providing updates; in carrying out on site meetings, trainings, and statewide conferences; and otherwise supporting recidivism-reduction capacity-building in juvenile supervision agencies and the department.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring activities relevant to the agency’s programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 24 credit hours in criminal justice, social sciences, or behavioral sciences.
One year of experience working with offenders or other high risk population.
Experience auditing programs or services, including observing group work.
Experience in group facilitation. Experience in skills coaching.
Experience in writing reports or other technical documents.
Demonstrated ability to engage, coach and motivate.
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of and experience in implementing evidence-based practices.
Strong interpersonal skills and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships.
Position requires the ability to be creative, use independent judgment, to think critically and adjust to a wide range of situations
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Daniel Cline
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
- Tax Clearance Certificate
- College Transcripts (if applicable)
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
- Cover Letter
- Resume
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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.
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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.
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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 Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, 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. 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.
Salary : $46,093 - $51,414
