What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Support Financial Specialist position at Portage County?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Interprets and enters into the state-wide KIDS
Information Data System (KIDS) computer system financial and
non-financial court orders for new and modified court orders and makes
any necessary debt adjustments. Enter other state\'s order in KIDS for
pass-through. Based on court orders, financial records and case
assessment, adjusts financial records or, as appropriate, faxes
adjustment requests to Wisconsin Support Collections Trust Fund (WISCTF)
or Bureau of Child Support. Enter aggregate orders in Foster Care and
Kinship Care cases in a timely manner. Investigates and manually
allocates funds held in the KIDS system based on state and federal
hierarchy guidelines per the Suspense report daily. Responsible for
reconciliation of funds transferred to WI SCTF. Links
participant/employer information in KIDS and produces & processes Income
Withholding Notices, for collection of child support within 48 work
hours. Reconciles percentage expressed orders and performs audits of
financial records at the direction of the assigned case Specialist or
Attorney in a timely manner. Prepare necessary paperwork and testify at
court hearings when subpoenaed or otherwise requested by agency legal
counsel. When all debts determined satisfied in a case, refer for
closure if appropriate. Identifies, corrects and updates various
interface demographic information between KIDS, CARES, Wisacwis, etc.
and updates the KIDS system with data codes to allow proper distribution
of child support. Print and work financial related reports on a daily,
weekly & monthly basis in a timely manner. Work all work lists assigned
on a regular basis. Meet all timelines with work lists and reports in
order to remain compliant and meet performance pursuant to state and
federal requirements. Prepare all legal documents pertaining to
revision/modification of child support and medical support orders.
Gather all financial data necessary to prepare for legal process and
pleadings of revision/modifications. Verify all necessary documentation
for court; including moving documents and service of process. Provide
technical support to economic support workers when requested. Attend
conferences and KIDS training sessions, WisLine Conferences, and
meetings as assigned. Train on Computer Based Training (CBT) when
assigned. Access internet/intranet relating to locating resources.
Review Bulletin Board in KIDS daily/weekly to remain informed of changes
in automated system and other resources. Respond to telephone calls,
written correspondence following agency policies. Interpret and update
National Medical Support data in KIDS and provide customer copies or
coverage start and end dates. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of two (2) years of bookkeeping work
experience and/or technical college training in bookkeeping, accounting,
paralegal or related field. Two years increasingly responsible office
experience required, preferably in a child support, law or court-related
area. Ability to type and use computer programs required. Must be a
licensed driver and have access to an insured vehicle. \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage County Human
Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply Online:
www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an
application mailed to you.
Information Data System (KIDS) computer system financial and
non-financial court orders for new and modified court orders and makes
any necessary debt adjustments. Enter other state\'s order in KIDS for
pass-through. Based on court orders, financial records and case
assessment, adjusts financial records or, as appropriate, faxes
adjustment requests to Wisconsin Support Collections Trust Fund (WISCTF)
or Bureau of Child Support. Enter aggregate orders in Foster Care and
Kinship Care cases in a timely manner. Investigates and manually
allocates funds held in the KIDS system based on state and federal
hierarchy guidelines per the Suspense report daily. Responsible for
reconciliation of funds transferred to WI SCTF. Links
participant/employer information in KIDS and produces & processes Income
Withholding Notices, for collection of child support within 48 work
hours. Reconciles percentage expressed orders and performs audits of
financial records at the direction of the assigned case Specialist or
Attorney in a timely manner. Prepare necessary paperwork and testify at
court hearings when subpoenaed or otherwise requested by agency legal
counsel. When all debts determined satisfied in a case, refer for
closure if appropriate. Identifies, corrects and updates various
interface demographic information between KIDS, CARES, Wisacwis, etc.
and updates the KIDS system with data codes to allow proper distribution
of child support. Print and work financial related reports on a daily,
weekly & monthly basis in a timely manner. Work all work lists assigned
on a regular basis. Meet all timelines with work lists and reports in
order to remain compliant and meet performance pursuant to state and
federal requirements. Prepare all legal documents pertaining to
revision/modification of child support and medical support orders.
Gather all financial data necessary to prepare for legal process and
pleadings of revision/modifications. Verify all necessary documentation
for court; including moving documents and service of process. Provide
technical support to economic support workers when requested. Attend
conferences and KIDS training sessions, WisLine Conferences, and
meetings as assigned. Train on Computer Based Training (CBT) when
assigned. Access internet/intranet relating to locating resources.
Review Bulletin Board in KIDS daily/weekly to remain informed of changes
in automated system and other resources. Respond to telephone calls,
written correspondence following agency policies. Interpret and update
National Medical Support data in KIDS and provide customer copies or
coverage start and end dates. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of two (2) years of bookkeeping work
experience and/or technical college training in bookkeeping, accounting,
paralegal or related field. Two years increasingly responsible office
experience required, preferably in a child support, law or court-related
area. Ability to type and use computer programs required. Must be a
licensed driver and have access to an insured vehicle. \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage County Human
Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply Online:
www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an
application mailed to you.