Workforce/Employment 1St Specialist

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Agency Information:

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services

Protecting Kansans, Promoting Recovery and Supporting Self Sufficiency

https://www.kdads.ks.gov/

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary (Temporarily Funded until 03/2024)
• Work Schedule: M-F/Days
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
• Search Keywords: Workforce/Employment 1st Specialist
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Compensation: Up to $55,000 annually (Temporarily Funded until 03/2024)

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The position manages the Workforce/Employment First grant for KDADS. Responsible for managing the Workforce/Employment First grant. Has oversight of the grantee organization’s services, all reporting, data collection and changes to the grant. Works with grantee(s) to study and make recommendations regarding potential policy and service models to increase employment and create a workforce ladder. Works with KDADS program, quality, and licensing staff to improve programs. Recommends changes to policies as needed. Collaborates with consumers, advocacy groups, families, and providers to help shape policy. Attends webinars, conferences, and meetings to gather information on best practices in Workforce development.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Responsible for managing the Workforce/Employment First grant. Has oversight of the grantee organization’s services, all reporting, data collection and changes to the grant. Works with grantee(s) to study and make recommendations regarding potential policy and service models to increase employment and create a workforce ladder.

Works with KDADS program, quality, and licensing staff to improve programs. Recommends changes to policies as needed. Collaborates with consumers, advocacy groups, families, and providers to help shape policy. Attends webinars, conferences, and meetings to gather information on best practices in Workforce development.

Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of HCBS employment services system.
• 5+ yrs of work experience in Medicaid
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Power Point

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree
• Project or grants management experience

Recruiter Contact Information

KDADS – Human Resources Recruiter

503 S. Kansas Ave

Topeka, KS 66603

Phone: 785-296-0463

Fax: 785-368-6688

Email: [email protected]

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
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• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

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• Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.

• 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.

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
• Transcripts

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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