What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Support Specialist position at WAUSHARA COUNTY, WISCONSIN - OFFICIAL BUSINESS & CAREER PAGE?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Child Support
Director, this position assists the Child Support Agency in meeting its
program responsibilities. Duties include but are not limited to
collecting information, maintaining records, securing court orders,
establishing and enforcing child support and medical support orders,
establishing paternity, locating and interviewing involved parties, and
working with other agencies which include but are not limited to law
enforcement, attorneys and the courts. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. As set
forth under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act; Develops appropriate
plans of action for case management and determines what activity is
required on a case to meet legal requirements of establishing and
enforcing child support and medical support obligations 2. Initiates
child support enforcements using the following: holding pre-trial
conferences, the use of contempt proceedings, income assignments,
certification of un-collectible cases for interception of state and
federal income tax refunds, attachment of real and personal property and
execution of judgments 3. Drafts motions, orders to show cause,
affidavits, and other legal documents for service and court action;
appears with child support attorney in court; prepares orders and
submits to court via Electronic-Filing for signature; enforces various
court, income withholding and interstate orders 4. Interviews clients,
notarizes paternity documents, coordinates scheduling of and administers
genetic tests, negotiates child support orders according to guidelines
and updates information on child\'s birth certificate with State Vital
Records Department 5. Schedules appointments and court hearings for
various child support program actions 6. Prepares child support and
paternity cases for civil litigation. Assists the Corporation Counsel in
court 7. Locates absent parents using Federal Parent Locate Service, and
other methods; obtains and verifies employment and health insurance
information regarding non-custodial and absent parents; notifies
non-custodial and absent parents of obligations, arrearages and other
matters pertaining to case 8. Enters child support data into the KIDS
system and prepares documents in the WIKIDS system 9. Maintains case
file records 10. Monitors child support payment, arrears payment and
medical insurance coverage as required and determines next step of
action to enforce child and medical support orders 11. Provides court
Testimony As Required 12. Prepares Reports, Letters And Other
correspondence relating to cases; maintains rules of confidentiality as
required 13. Provides information regarding case status to client,
support, legal counsel and administrative staff as required 14.
Initiates interstate actions with other states for the establishment and
enforcement child and medical support orders. 15. Assists other states
according to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Action (UIFSA)
guidelines. 16. Coordinates employment-oriented and parenting referrals
with numerous partnering agencies. Monitors and tracks process of
participants and reports findings. 17. Requests Guardian ad Litem
appointments 18. Maintains knowledge of current laws, rules and other
regulations pertaining to child support issues 19. Conducts initial
applicant interviews to gather facts for paternity establishment and
support payments. Reviews relevant statutes, regulations and procedures
with clients, explaining the parties\' rights and responsibilities.
Explains Child Support Agency\'s role in ensuring establishment of legal
obligation to support, including paternity determination 20. All other
duties as assigned by the Child Support Director. RESPONSIBILITY AND
AUTHORITY This position reports directly to the Child Support Director.
Responsible to maintain confidentiality, discretion and integrity,
accept responsibility, exercise judgment and diplomacy. Project a
positiv image for County Government. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal office
conditions. Primarily sedentary position, exposure to computer monitor.
Some standing, bending, minimal lifting. Repetitive motion relating to
computer work. Communications with public and employees, verbally and in
writing. Stress due to timelines, volume of work and regular contact
with members of the public, the courts, defendants and attorneys under
less than ideal conditions and in highly emotionally charged situations.
Maintain case history records and prepare reports. Refer clients to
community resources for services, such as job placement, debt
counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial
assistance, and provide concrete information, such as where to go and
how to apply. Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline,
assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody
arrangements. Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups,
Assessing Their Situations, Capabilities, And Problems To Determine What
services are required to meet their needs. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience Associates degree
in Criminal Justice/Paralegal or related field. One to three years\'
experience in the legal field, knowledge of legal terminology and
understanding of court procedures, computer word processing experience,
clerical and accounting skills. Training in the KIDS and CARES system,
in the State of Wisconsin, preferred. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://wausharawi.municipalone.com/
Director, this position assists the Child Support Agency in meeting its
program responsibilities. Duties include but are not limited to
collecting information, maintaining records, securing court orders,
establishing and enforcing child support and medical support orders,
establishing paternity, locating and interviewing involved parties, and
working with other agencies which include but are not limited to law
enforcement, attorneys and the courts. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. As set
forth under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act; Develops appropriate
plans of action for case management and determines what activity is
required on a case to meet legal requirements of establishing and
enforcing child support and medical support obligations 2. Initiates
child support enforcements using the following: holding pre-trial
conferences, the use of contempt proceedings, income assignments,
certification of un-collectible cases for interception of state and
federal income tax refunds, attachment of real and personal property and
execution of judgments 3. Drafts motions, orders to show cause,
affidavits, and other legal documents for service and court action;
appears with child support attorney in court; prepares orders and
submits to court via Electronic-Filing for signature; enforces various
court, income withholding and interstate orders 4. Interviews clients,
notarizes paternity documents, coordinates scheduling of and administers
genetic tests, negotiates child support orders according to guidelines
and updates information on child\'s birth certificate with State Vital
Records Department 5. Schedules appointments and court hearings for
various child support program actions 6. Prepares child support and
paternity cases for civil litigation. Assists the Corporation Counsel in
court 7. Locates absent parents using Federal Parent Locate Service, and
other methods; obtains and verifies employment and health insurance
information regarding non-custodial and absent parents; notifies
non-custodial and absent parents of obligations, arrearages and other
matters pertaining to case 8. Enters child support data into the KIDS
system and prepares documents in the WIKIDS system 9. Maintains case
file records 10. Monitors child support payment, arrears payment and
medical insurance coverage as required and determines next step of
action to enforce child and medical support orders 11. Provides court
Testimony As Required 12. Prepares Reports, Letters And Other
correspondence relating to cases; maintains rules of confidentiality as
required 13. Provides information regarding case status to client,
support, legal counsel and administrative staff as required 14.
Initiates interstate actions with other states for the establishment and
enforcement child and medical support orders. 15. Assists other states
according to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Action (UIFSA)
guidelines. 16. Coordinates employment-oriented and parenting referrals
with numerous partnering agencies. Monitors and tracks process of
participants and reports findings. 17. Requests Guardian ad Litem
appointments 18. Maintains knowledge of current laws, rules and other
regulations pertaining to child support issues 19. Conducts initial
applicant interviews to gather facts for paternity establishment and
support payments. Reviews relevant statutes, regulations and procedures
with clients, explaining the parties\' rights and responsibilities.
Explains Child Support Agency\'s role in ensuring establishment of legal
obligation to support, including paternity determination 20. All other
duties as assigned by the Child Support Director. RESPONSIBILITY AND
AUTHORITY This position reports directly to the Child Support Director.
Responsible to maintain confidentiality, discretion and integrity,
accept responsibility, exercise judgment and diplomacy. Project a
positiv image for County Government. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal office
conditions. Primarily sedentary position, exposure to computer monitor.
Some standing, bending, minimal lifting. Repetitive motion relating to
computer work. Communications with public and employees, verbally and in
writing. Stress due to timelines, volume of work and regular contact
with members of the public, the courts, defendants and attorneys under
less than ideal conditions and in highly emotionally charged situations.
Maintain case history records and prepare reports. Refer clients to
community resources for services, such as job placement, debt
counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial
assistance, and provide concrete information, such as where to go and
how to apply. Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline,
assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody
arrangements. Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups,
Assessing Their Situations, Capabilities, And Problems To Determine What
services are required to meet their needs. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience Associates degree
in Criminal Justice/Paralegal or related field. One to three years\'
experience in the legal field, knowledge of legal terminology and
understanding of court procedures, computer word processing experience,
clerical and accounting skills. Training in the KIDS and CARES system,
in the State of Wisconsin, preferred. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://wausharawi.municipalone.com/