Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

• Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled

Agency Information: Department for Children and Families

Economic and Employment Services

Kansas City Region/ Wyandotte

www.dcf.ks.gov

About the Position

• Who can apply: External
• 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: $45,000.00 Annually

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:

Brief description of the work: Duties for this position include providing supervision for a team of Career Navigators who provide intensive case management and service coordination for TANF recipients, leading to employment. These CN positions also assist in implementing Employer Development activities that are region specific in order to meet the performance outcomes for the TANF Work Program

Ensures team follows methods and principles of the Employment Services unit. Observes staff interviewing or other tasks to ensure staff are aware and follow policy. Monitors staff for meeting outcomes of the unit and staying on task for meeting state goals for employment. This position oversees and monitors to make sure staff are following their duties including but not limited to: completing client initial interviews, developing individualized plans and providing intensive case management, coordinating the network of services the individual needs to become self-sufficient, as well as following agency essential performance requirements.

Directs work of Employment Services team. Recruits, selects, assigns, and evaluates staffing, keeping with federal and state regulations. Monitors time usage. Establishes performance expectations, provides feedback, guidance, mentoring, monitoring and motivation.

Monitor reports and available data on individual performance to ensure staff is meeting outcomes and goals. Addresses concerns, complaints, appeals and resolves problems to deliver optimum customer service

Serves on local and statewide committees and advisory boards as assigned. Represents the agency and serves as a spokesperson at regional, state, and local conferences and meetings. Accepts special assignments and provides consultation on program issues including special research and pilot projects or initiatives

View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0227371.pdf

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience planning, implementing, and monitoring activities relevant to the agency’s Employment Service programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency

• 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

• Email: souzan.hassanmohti@ks.gov
• Please be sure and reference this Job ID Number: 207878

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• State of Kansas online application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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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.

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