Child Support Specialist
About The Position
Under general supervision, Child Support Specialists conduct case assessments/management and investigations and conduct interviews with custodial and/or noncustodial parents and others to elicit factual information; determines support obligations; assists in preparing cases for court hearings; and enforces support orders. This is the journey level within the Child Support Specialist series. The incumbents perform the full range of activities to enforce child support laws. Incumbents in this class are expected to be fully proficient in the specific laws, policies, civil and criminal procedures and processes required to establish and enforce child support cases.
Requirements
- Completion of 15 semester or 22.5 quarter units, from an accredited college or university preferably in Sociology, Social Work, Business, Public Administration, Liberal Arts, Paralegal, Criminal Justice or other related courses.
- One year of experience as a Child Support Specialist (Entry) in Solano County or similar class in another agency OR two years of experience as a Child Support Assistant or comparable class in another agency.
- Applicants may be required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.
- All licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class.
Responsibilities
- Conduct case assessments/management and investigations.
- Conduct interviews with custodial and/or noncustodial parents and others to elicit factual information.
- Determine support obligations.
- Assist in preparing cases for court hearings.
- Enforce support orders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
