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Kansas Department for Children and Families* PRC Protection Specialist in Wichita, Kansas
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Interviews individuals making reports of children in need of care or suspected adult abuse/neglect/exploitation through phone contact using in-depth interviewing techniques. Documents details from the interview in agency systems. Enters information into agency systems from faxes and other written documents received by the agency. Follows agency policy and will have working knowledge of the intake process, policies, and procedures.\ \ Gathers additional information needed to make initial assessment decision from collateral contacts including, but not limited to, schools, law enforcement officers, physicians, other state agencies and other social service agencies within and outside of Kansas. Gathers available agency information on current or past involvement with PPS or other agency services.\ \ Completes assessments and other documentation based off the information received through the intake process. Reviews all information from the reporter, assessments, past agency involvement and collateral contacts. Based on the review of information uses critical thinking for a decision on the acceptance of the report for assignment based on PPS Policy and Procedures. Adhere to agency expectations regarding completion of work and meeting agency outcomes of timeliness.\ \ Completes a review of not assigned report. Reviews these reports for accuracy in assignment and notification to appropriate parties. Reverses the decision for it is determined the report meet PPS Policy and Procedure for assignment. Will communicate with the supervisor(s) if there are concerns during the review of not assigned reports.