FACTS Human Services Assistant

• Job Posting closes: 03/13/2021
• Required documents uploaded by: 03/13/2021
  

Kansas Department for Children and Families
Kansas City Region-Location Negotiable between Lawrence,Overland Park and Kansas City Office
Prevention and Protection Services
www.dcf.ks.gov

• Who can apply: External

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
  

Compensation: $12.35 per hour/$25,688.00 Annually

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

• 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

Position Summary: Gathers and prepares information for entry into the FACTS System to include receiving and searching open case files for complete information. Researches non-FACTS databases, closed files, and/or contacting other staff when information is incomplete. Independently extracts identifying information such as school districts and counties. Processes information in accordance with established procedures, rules and regulations. Activates and maintains electronic case files in the FACTS System. Meets all deadlines for data entry from case activation until case closure. Analyzes data on case forms and selects appropriate entry to ensure accurate correlation between the selected entry and the various program possibilities. Reviews additional information with professional social worker staff and utilizes the FACTS System to identify key information for professional and supervisory staff to include alerting the supervisory of real and potential deadline issues. Use available data tools to reconcile data and comply with all Federal and State reporting requirements. Works with child welfare providers, JJA and others to acquire information for data entry into FACTS. Reconcile, correct and resolve data entry errors upon immediately upon discovery. This includes corrections identified as a result of case reads. Work with DCF staff to ensure accurate and timely data entry.

View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0231663.pdf

• Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent.

• Preferred Qualifications: Office experience and computer skills.

• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: 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.

• Name: Sherri Hildebrandt

• Email: Sherri.Hildebrandt2@ks.gov

• Phone: (913) 942-3205

• Email: (913) 826-7548

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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.

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