Adult Protection Specialist

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13259264

• Job Posting closes:** Open Until Closed
  
  

Required documents *including transcripts (if educational requirements

are listed for this position)* must be uploaded by close date.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

• Agency Information:\
• Prevention and Protection Services\
  
  

Wichita /Wichita DCF Service Center

**About the Position**

• **Who can apply:** Agency
• **Veterans\' Preference Eligible:** Yes
  
  

**Position Summary & Responsibilities**

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 Us* and find your career and purpose!

This position is responsible for investigating and assessing abuse and

neglect reports, financial exploitation reports, and assessment of

self-neglect reports concerning vulnerable adults. Adult Protection

Specialists must meet timelines for response, case findings, and address

concerns regarding the safety and ongoing welfare of vulnerable adults

resulting from investigations. They ensure referrals and services are

Provided To Maintain Safety. View The Full Position Description

[http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/k0231784.pdf](http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/k0231784.pdf "Careers"){target="_blank"

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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
• 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 Veterans Preference)
  
  

\*Required documents must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete

applications may not be considered.\

**Helpful Resources at**

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• Equal Employment Opportunity\
• The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

• 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.