EES Human Services Specialist - job 1 of 2

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

EES Human Services Specialist:

Last Day to Apply: Open Until Filled
Position Location: Columbus
Position Number: K0240659
Requisition Number: 207071

Agency Information:

Department for Children and Families

East Region

www.dcf.ks.gov

About the Position:

Who can apply: Anyone (External)
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full/Part-time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Human Services, Specialist, Eligibility, EES, Independence, Montgomery

Compensation:

Annual Salary: $32,760
Hourly Pay: $15.75

Employment Benefits:

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

This position provides benefit eligibility determinations (new applications, re-certifications and all changes) for Child Care, Cash, and Food Assistance through phone, face to face, computer, fax and mail. Work is completed within KEES. This position serves Miami County and remotely assists other offices/counties daily within the East Region and assists with statewide backlog from other regions as needed.

View the full position description at this link: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0240659.pdf

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.

Education or Training - special or professional:

Preferred:

A bachelor’s degree with a social services emphasis

Experience:

Preferred:

Work experience with caseload management within a Human Service Agency
Work experience in determining eligibility for Human Service programs

Licenses, certificates and registrations:

Must maintain a valid driver’s license if position requires travel

Special knowledge, skills and abilities:

Must be able to communicate effectively verbally as well as in writing

Pre-employment Requirements:

Security Background Check through Kansas Bureau of Investigation (Must maintain security clearance throughout employment)

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Mary Hartzell
Email: Mary.Hartzell@ks.gov
Phone: 620-212-5286
Fax: 785-296-2087

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

On your Careers - My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed:

Transcripts (if applicable)
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Inside this job's Job Application, upload the these documents:

Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
Cover Letter
Verification of Degree (if applicable)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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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