EES Human Services Specialist
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Job PostingEES Human Services SpecialistJob Posting closes: Open Until FilledPosition Location: Wichita DCF Service CenterDepartment For Children and FamiliesWichita Regionwww.dcf.ks.govAbout the Position* Who can apply: Anyone* Classified/Unclassified Service: Classfied* Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time* Regular/Temporary: Regular* Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes* Veterans' Preference Eligible: YesCompensation: $39,852.80* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.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 programsVisit the Employee Benefits page for more information…Position Summary & ResponsibilitiesPosition 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.Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:* Investigate questionable situations and notifies appropriate departments and agencies of discrepancies identified.Refer customers to appropriate servicesTo view full position description please click this link: 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.* Preferred Qualifications: DCF EES experience* 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: Shamika Chenoweth* Email: ...@ks.gov(E-Mail communication is preferred referencing this Job ID:207124)* Fax: 316-###-####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.* Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page* Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications pageHelpful 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 CompleteUpload 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* ResumeHelpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents How to Claim Veterans PreferenceVeterans' 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 PreferenceHow to Claim Disability Hiring PreferenceApplicants 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)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) ###-####, scanned and emailed to ...@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference CoordinatorOffice of Personnel ServicesLandon State Office Building900 SW Jackson, Rm 401Topeka, KS 66612Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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.E-Verify: DCF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.