Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

• Job Posting closes: 5/11/23

Agency Information:

Kansas Department for Children and Families
Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD)
Administration/Negotiable Statewide
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 through Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation: $60,000 Annually

"Salary may be dependent upon the candidate's qualifications and experience."

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

This full-time equivalent professional salary to manage, monitor, and continually analyze work processes, seek new approaches and make recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our grantee and contracting process for KCDD. Plans, organizes and directs activities of a program(s) having multiple subprograms and or diverse activities; formulates policies, and interprets and directs the application of policies and guidelines; ensures work performed in compliance with KCDD policies as well as state and federal laws impacting people with I/DD

View the Full Position Description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0227555.pdf

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Prior knowledge or training in direct support services to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). Bachelor’s degree required in Public Administration, Disability Studies and/or Policy.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree (in a relevant field) preferred and at least one year of experience in policy, planning, organizing, and directing work of a disability organization, department, program, and/or agency. Education may be substituted for experience 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.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Email: DCF.Recruitment@ks.gov
• Please be sure and reference this Job ID Number: 208767

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• State of Kansas online application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.