Child Support Enforcement Technician

Jackson County, Missouri•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing specialized investigative and child support work. Responsible for the establishment of orders, initiation and follow-through of enforcement activities leading to the collection of payments on existing orders. Responsible for the specific caseload from the initiation of required activities, until children reach the legal age of emancipation. Interviews the custodial parent, non-custodial parent, employers, other agency staff and the public at large. Gathers supporting evidence, to be analyzed and verified, which will facilitate the negotiation or setting of a support obligation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or its equivalent
Two years of work-related experience, which includes child support enforcement, insurance claims, credit or other financial resource investigation, experience in activities related to the practice of law or its enforcement, and/or the administration of justice.
Must pass skills assessment test, administered by the department during applicant interview.
Must meet qualifications to serve as Notary Public in the State of Missouri.
Must possess/maintain valid Missouri Driver’s License.
Must submit to pass post-offer drug screen/background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree may be required to attend and successfully complete two weeks of training outside of the Kansas City area.

Responsibilities

Performing specialized investigative and child support work.
Establishing orders, initiating and following through with enforcement activities leading to the collection of payments on existing orders.
Managing a specific caseload from the initiation of required activities until children reach the legal age of emancipation.
Interviewing custodial parents, non-custodial parents, employers, other agency staff, and the public.
Gathering supporting evidence for analysis and verification to facilitate the negotiation or setting of a support obligation.