Program Consultant

Job Posting closes: 05/04/2023

Department for Children and Families

Wichita Region

www.dcf.ks.gov

About the Position

• Who can apply: DCF Employees

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8-5

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

  
  

Compensation: $36,171.20

• 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 programs

  
  

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: This position carries out specialized, technical work evaluating customer needs, coordinating service referrals and providing liaison services to other community agencies, determining eligibility for certain DCF and community programs, and conducting community outreach activities to promote DCF programs and services. These functions require a thorough knowledge of all DCF program areas, and may involve explaining, clarifying, and interpreting general policies, procedures and regulations to clients, community organizations and the public. Uses active and reflective listening skills, non-judgmental attitude, and understanding of human behavior, especially in terms of how poverty affects behavior, in order to establish a positive working relationship with clients being served by creating an atmosphere in which human dignity is preserved. Develops and maintains good working relationships with all internal and external clients.

To view full position description please click this link:http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0236275.pdf

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Six years of experience interviewing, investigating, compiling information, documenting decisions, interpreting guidelines and/or providing technical assistance relevant to the agency's program. Post-secondary education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

• Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of two years’ experience as a Human Service Specialist working in the area of benefits eligibility determination in EES.

• 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: Donnie Stewart

• Email: Donnashia.Stewart@ks.gov(E-Mail communication is preferred referencing this Job ID:208659)

• Phone: 316-337-7047

• Fax: 316-337-6742

  
  

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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• Transcripts

• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume

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