Employment Benefits
In addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package that is available the first day of employment. All benefits eligible, full-time employees may elect to enroll in:
Health Insurance including medical; dental; vision (plus optional partner/dependent coverage at 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.
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
The Kansas Department for Children and Families is hiring innovators and leaders. If you believe people have the capacity to progress, succeed, grow, and do well in life, you can discover your purpose here! Find more than just a job with DCF. You can be part of the growth and opportunity for our team to help serve the individuals and families in your community. Thrive With Us and find your career and purpose!
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. Completes surveys using appropriate judgment and observations concerning the compliance status of the facility’s services and living conditions with state and federal regulations and determines if discovered deficiencies endanger the health or safety of children and families. Evaluates program design and implementation in child care facilities. Conducts initial, annual, and compliance surveys of 24-hour child care facilities, as required, and coordinates surveys with child placing agency staff. Utilizes technical equipment to measure areas of the licensed physical premises, determine approved water temperatures, and ensure appropriate lighting in child care facilities to meet regulations. Flag issues and defects in provider submitted evidence of policies, manuals, processes and procedures, and monitors corrections and compliance processes. Within established timeframes complete detailed and thorough inspection documentation and facility correspondence stating inspection findings. Establishes compliance deadlines for items determined to be in violation. Processes information from various sources following standard policies and procedures to support the compliance determination process. When efforts to return a facility to compliance are unsuccessful, confers with the supervisor and refers non-compliant facilities for enforcement.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: One year of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring activities relevant to the agency’s programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
Experience in the field may be substituted for education as determined relevant by the agency.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred (in social work, nursing, sanitary or human services field). Experience in the field may be substituted for education 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. Must maintain security clearance throughout employment. Tax Clearance: If offered a position of employment, a valid/current Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate must be submitted. Visit the KDOR Tax Clearance Request Information page for more information.