What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST II - Emergency Appointment position at County of Los Angeles?
- Interviews case participants in person and/or by telephone and requests information through correspondence to obtain needed information.
Locates case participants by using automated systems to establish and enforce child support obligations.
Prepares necessary forms and documents for the establishment and enforcement of child support obligations using automated systems.
Responds to inquiries, provides case status information, and interprets child support policies and procedures.
Reviews financial information from case participants and determines ability to pay; secures payment agreements to liquidate arrearage; and prepares necessary documents for the filing of court actions.
Consults with attorneys, caseworkers, and probation or law enforcement officers on legal or procedural matters.
Develops and maintains contacts for sources of financial or other information.
Takes sworn statements from case participants as required.
Schedules paternity tests as necessary.
May provide technical assistance to Child Support Officer I incumbents.
May testify in court as to statements made by parties or witnesses during interviews.
You may still qualify even if your job title is not exactly the same as the one listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level
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During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
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COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Exams UnitCSSD-Exams@cssd.lacounty.gov
ADA COORDINATOR: CSSD-Exams@cssd.lacounty.gov
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 325-0778
Salary : $55,194 - $74,382