What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Services Assistant-Rehabilitation Services position at The State of Kansas?
Human Services Assistant-Rehabilitation Services
Job Posting closes: Open until filled
Position Location: Hays or Colby DCF Service Center
Department for Children and Families
Northwest 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: Clerical, Administrative, Assistant, Receptionist
Compensation:
Hourly Rate: $12.35
Annual Rate: $25,688.00
Employment Benefits
- 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
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary: Provide direct program and clerical assistance to the Vocational Rehabilitation Unit.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides administrative and clerical support to the unit in order to relieve professional staff of administrative details. Prepares file folders for new cases, organizes and maintains case files, and maintains case file rooms. Collects, prepares, and sends cases requested for State and Federal review and for out of county transfers.
- Creates and enters RS Service Authorization for approved goods and services on the Kansas Management Information System (KMIS) for Counselor approval. Also, data enters the necessary information on the agency’s financial, accounting and report system (called SMART) to create/establish a record for new vendors.
- In addition to fiscal authorization and payments, incumbent also enters considerable case management data into the KMIS system, including referrals, applications, and certificates of eligibility/ineligibility, individual plan for employment (IPE), economic needs summaries, and revisions and updates of the same.
Click on the link to download position description here
http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0240064.pdf
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications:
- Independent work experience in office/support work
- Basic computer skills and software application skills
- Ability to understand and interpret written materials, oral as well as written instructions
- Reception- front desk experience
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: Mackenzie.Nix@Ks.Gov
Phone: 785-230-6104
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Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
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- Cover Letter
- Resume
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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.
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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.
Salary : $12 - $25,688