Foster Care Licensing Surveyor (208474)

State of Kansas

Foster Care Licensing Surveyor; www.jobs.ks.gov; Job ID Number: 208474

Negotiable between Topeka, Hiawatha or Marysville

Surveys, inspects, monitors and conducts program evaluations of residential foster care facilities for compliance with operational practices, environmental standards, delivery of services, and appropriate practices through interpretation and application of regulations and statutes, to assure the health and safety of children in out-of-home care. Conducts initial, annual, and compliance surveys of 24-hour child care facilities, as needed.

Conducts surveys for the purpose of investigating complaints and reports of unsafe, harmful or illegal childcare in keeping with agency regulations, policies and procedures by child care providers. Completes a written report and recommends appropriate regulatory actions. Coordinate the investigations with DCF PPS social workers, law enforcement personnel, and child placing agency staff.

View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0227923.pdf

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (in social work, nursing, sanitary or human services field preferred)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in the field may be substituted for education as determined relevant by the agency.
• Good organizational skills, interview experience with children and adults, experience in a regulatory environment.
• Six months of experience in providing direction necessary to implement the objectives of an agency, program or organizational unit. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Valid Driver's License

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.

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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.39 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Child welfare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Interviewing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person