Kansas Employer Hiring for Safety & Thriving Families Program Consultant II at Wichita, Kansas Full Time

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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 Usand find your career and purpose!

This position is part of the Safety and Thriving Families team within
Prevention and Protection Services (PPS). The role of this position will
be to plan, organize, and direct the PPS Policy Change Management
Process through the policy workgroup. They will facilitate regularly
occurring meetings and work with PPS leadership to finalize policies.
This position will also be critical in helping support the continued
aligning of the Kansas Practice Model within Assessment and Prevention
through support and collaboration with PPS Administration and regions.
This position allows for identifying opportunities for improvement and
presenting possible solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring
  activities relevant to the agencys programs. Education may be
  substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:At least a four-year degree in Human
Services or Behavioral Sciences field of study, preferred degrees as
listed below:Bachelors in social work, Bachelors in psychology,
Bachelors in Sociology, Masters in social work, Masters in professional
counseling, Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling, Masters in
Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Behaviors Sciences Regulatory
Board (BSRB) professional

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.
• Tax Clearance: Candidates offered employment in a State of Kansas
  position will need to apply for a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate
  within 10 days of being offered a position.

About the Position

• Who can apply:External
• Classified/Unclassified Service:Classified
• Full-Time/Part-Time:Full-time
• Regular/Temporary:Regular
• Work Schedule:Monday-Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits:Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible:Yes

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