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Child Protection Specialist
Posted on May 13, 2025
- Ks, United States of America
- No Salary information.
- Full Time

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Required documents including transcripts (if educational requirements are listed for this position) must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Prevention and Protection Services
Southeast Region / Fort Scott Service Center
- Who can apply: External
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Work Schedule: NEGOTIABLE with options of either 4 ten-hour days or 5 eight-hour days. Either option will require weekend (Saturday and Sunday) coverage.
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
- Search Keywords: PPS, Social Work, Protection, Prevention, Specialist, Fort Scott, Bourbon
- 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.
Responsible for the investigation of abuse/neglect allegations; works in conjunction with schools, courts, law enforcement and other community partners to aid children and families; responsible for determining safety of children, assessing the needs of a family and making referrals for appropriate services be that foster care, family preservation, mental health or other services within the community; responsible for writing affidavits to the court and filling out forms in the state’s KIDS and KIPS systems in a timely manner, therefore must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written format while keeping up with newly assigned intakes. For a more complete list of duties, please review the position description.
View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0232858.pdf
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: Candidates offered employment in a State of Kansas position will need to apply for a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days of being offered a position. For more information, visit the KDOR Tax Clearance Request Information page.
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Transcripts** (if educational requirements are listed for this position)
**If degree is a requirement listed, transcript must show proof of graduation or degree obtained. - DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
- Required documents must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
E-Verify: DCF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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