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Position Summary & Responsibilities[]{#_Hlk140159373}\ 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 Usand find your career and purpose!

[]{#_Hlk141697236}Social Workers assigned to EMCU will be primarily responsible for Sexual abuse and severe Physical abuse cases, also eligible to take all cases in need of investigation/assessment by the Kansas Protection and Report Center. Prior to working any SEA cases, they will attend a week long training (Child First) to learn how to do forensic interviews. They will also attend another week long training (SANESART) which is an overview of anatomy and the medical examination that victims go through for evidence collections. The Sexual abuse and severe PHA cases are teamed with a Detective from within EMCU or other Law enforcement agencies where the incident occurred. This position requires collaboration with many entities to include the District attorneys office, CAC staff, law enforcement, Wesley and Via Christi child abuse expert physicians and forensic nursing staff The CPS assigned to EMCU are also responsible for testifying in criminal court on Preliminary hearings and trials when their cases go to hearing. EMCU Staff participate in Multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings which occur weekly. There is a rotation for a non-involved Social Worker to attend each week. They also attend Peer Review once every month to critique interviews to improve everyones interviewing skills. Social Workers are also responsible for providing stats to CAC staff on almost every case they work.

Minimum Qualifications:Licensed Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) professional as determined relevant by the agency. Must have a license at the time of hire.\ \ \ Preferred Qualifications:One or more of the following:License to Practice Social Work in the state of Kansas. Previous experience working with runaway youth or previous Law Enforcement experience is preferred. Masters in Professional Counseling (Licensed Professional Counselor) Masters 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.

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 KDORTax Clearance Request Information page for more information.

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
• Search Keywords: Prevention and Protection Services, Licensed Social Worker ,Child Protection Specialist