Child Protective Investigator / Child Protection Specialist

Department for Children and Families

Southwest Region

www.dcf.ks.gov

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)

  
  

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

  
  

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

  
  

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

  
  

• Work Schedule: M-F, 8-5

  
  

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

  
  

• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

  
  

• Search Keywords: Social Work, Child Protective Services, Investigator

Compensation:

• Child Protective Investigator: $17.71 hourly / $36,855.00 annually




• Unlicensed Protection Specialist: $20.55 hourly / $42,750.00 annually




• Licensed Protection Specialist: $21.63 hourly / $45,000.00 annually

Employment Benefits

In addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package. All benefit eligible, full-time employees receive:

• Health Insurance including medical; dental; vision (plus optional partner/dependent coverage @ 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.

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

As a Child Protection Specialist, you will provide protective and preventive services. Prevention is defined as prevention for out of home placement for children. The social worker will investigate allegations of abuse and neglect, perform risk and safety assessments, develop safety plans, provide information about and referrals to community resources for at risk families, and make appropriate referrals to contracted family preservation and foster care providers.



As a Child Protective Investigator, you will be a member of the Joint Investigative Team (Supervisor, Child Protection Specialist, Child Protective Investigator). You will receive assignment reports of families where child(ren) are suspected of being abused or neglected or in need of care as defined by K.S.A. 38-2202. Reviews preliminary data and in conjunction with the Child Protection Specialist, develops an investigative plan

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Child Protection Specialist-:This position works in a cooperative fashion with customers, staff, and agency partners to provide efficient and effective service. At DCF, the customer is placed at the center of planning, policy development, program implementation, and practice with customer outcomes driving decision-making at all levels. By integrating services, we create and maintain a prevention focus as a way of doing business by interacting and engaging with others to proactively foster well-being.



To view the full Child Protection Specialist position description, please click this link:

http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0240153.pdf



Child Protective Investigator: Establishes timely face to face contact with one or more family members to included alleged victims to gather facts regarding issues. Conducts interviews and obtains documented evidence. Confers and shares results of facts gathered with the Protection Specialist and Supervisor and assists in making case finding decisions. Prepares final investigatory report for review and approval by the Child Protection Specialist.



To view the full Child Protective Investigator position description, please click this link:

http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0240153A.pdf

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  
  

  • Child Protection Specialist: Four-year degree in a Human Services or Behavioral Sciences Field of study, or education determined relevant by the agency.

  
  

  • Child Protective Investigator: Two years investigation, fact finding or enforcing state or federal laws and regulations. Associate degree in social work, criminal justice (law enforcement or corrections) may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

  
  

• Preferred Qualifications:

  
  
  • Child Protection Specialist: One or more of the following:
    
    Bachelor’s in Social Work (Licensed Social Worker), Master’s in Professional Counseling (Licensed Professional Counselor), Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist).
    
    Licensed Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) professional as determined relevant by the agency.
    
    A minimum of 2 years of work experience in Children and Family Services.
  
  
  • Child Protective Investigator:
    
    Two years of experience doing field investigative work as a law enforcement officer, corrections/parole officer, social worker, or special/private investigator.
    
    Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice (law enforcement or corrections).
  
  

• 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

• Name: Mackenzie Nix

  
  

• Email: [email protected]

  
  

• Phone: 785-230-6104

  
  
  

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