Looking for a job in Kansas? The state is hiring. See 4 openings paying more than $45K
Let’s talk job searching.
From resume- and cover letter-writing to figuring out exactly where to look, applying for a job can turn into a full time job in and of itself.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment rate sat at 2.8% in Kansas as of this April. This is .1% higher than it was in April 2023. If you’re a Kansan dealing with unemployment, or if you’re just looking for a new gig, there’s one job portal you might want to check out.
The state of Kansas currently has 688 job openings posted on its portal, and it’s relatively simple to use. You can filter your job search by county, agency, full-time/part-time status and more.
Sedgwick County specifically has 28 job openings posted. Here’s a quick look at a few of those Wichita-area jobs that pay more than $45,000 a year. Salaries are dependent on experience and other factors.
Public health specialist/nurse
Agency: Department of Health & Environment
Pay: $50,000-$60,000 for a specialist; $63,502.40-$68,057.60 for a nurse
Job qualifications: Must have a bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing or human services and must have required certification and training for either the specialist or nurse position.
Job description: This position’s responsibilities include assisting local health departments, helping to create online training, conducting outreach to the community, collaborating with other health agencies, providing orientation for new administrators and more.
Legal attorney
Agency: Department for Children and Families
Pay: $70,000
Job qualifications: Must have a law degree and a certification of admission to the bar of the Kansas Supreme Court.
Job description: This position will litigate and represent the Department for Children and Families as well as providing legal advice, records review and more.
Adult protection specialist
Agency: Department for Children and Families
Pay: $47,025 non-licensed; $49,500 licensed
Job qualifications: Must have a bachelor’s in either a human service or behavioral sciences degree field. At least one year of case management experience is preferred.
Job description: This person will investigate cases of vulnerable adult abuse through reports. This position will respond to the cases and provide services to those in need.
Rehabilitation services counselor
Agency: Department for Children and Families
Pay: $47,257.60
Job requirements: Must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
Job description: Provides support and services to people with disabilities who are searching for employment. This person will provide training, counseling and help with individuals’ job placement.
