Job description

Agency Information:

Kansas Department for Children and Families
Kansas City Region - Overland Park
Prevention and Protection Services

Foster Care-- Adoption Specialist
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: $ $36,171.20 annually

* 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

Brief description of the work: This position reviews all Adoption Assistance referrals from the Case Management Provider for compliance to policy and law, alerts administration to potential problems and concerns, and negotiates agreements with the prospective adoptive parents. Receives all requests for renegotiations from adoptive parents. The work includes assisting private agencies to facilitate private and nonprofit agency adoptions when youth are eligible for adoptive assistance. This employee works closely with the Regional Foster Care Liaisons. This position works closely with the Regional Financial Unit and the regional staff attorneys to ensure compliance with all Federal and State laws and policies.

This position has daily contact with agency customers, agency employees, other social service agencies, contracted agencies, community partners, government officials, and the general public for the purpose of disseminating information as well as planning, managing, and coordinating the delivery of services. This position requires travel within the assigned region.

View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0059580.pdf

Qualifications

Education: Four-year degree in Human Services or Behavioral Science field of study or education determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred: Bachelor of Social Work Degree. Other Human Services Degree—Bachelor’s

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:A minimum of 2-years of work experience in Children and Family Services.

Experience with foster care and adoption services; knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.

Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver’s License (must maintain driver’s license throughout employment)

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must obtain and maintain Security Clearance. Valid/Current Driver’s License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,171.20 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Overland Park, KS 66214: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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