Pre-ETS Specialist

Position Summary & Responsibilities

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Document and determine Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Transition Services) eligibility, create a file and enter required data in KMIS Pre-ETS module. Develop a Pre-ETS plan with the eligible student, their legal representative and any other support individuals the student requests and implement the plan, to include as appropriate the 5 required services: job exploration counseling; work-based learning experiences; counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs at institutions of higher education;

workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living; and instruction in self-advocacy. Pre-ETS Specialist is responsible for coordinating transition services with local area workforce youth programs. Will conduct and document Pre-ETS outreach and education activities in assigned school districts and/or special education co‑ops including, but not limited to, outreach to transition personnel, special education teachers, building administrators with knowledge of section 504 eligible students, students with disabilities and their parents, foster parents and/or guardians.

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• Minimum Qualifications: Five years of experience interviewing, investigating, compiling information, documenting decisions, interpreting guidelines and/or providing technical assistance relevant to the agency’s programs. Post‑secondary education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Valid Driver's License
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree

• Health Insurance including medical; dental; vision (plus optional partner/dependent coverage at reduced cost)
• Creation of 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

This benefits package represents additional annual compensation.

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• 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 and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Tax Clearance:
  Candidates offered employment in a State of Kansas position will need to apply for a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days of being offered a position. For more information, visit the KDOR Tax Clearance Request Information page.

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