Case Manager Child Support - District Attorney Child Support

CASE MANAGER

Classification Title: Case Manager District Attorney/Child Support Part Time

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to locate absent parents, to establish paternity, to establish and enforce child support and medical insurance, to register foreign support orders and to review and modify court-ordered child support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Initiates locate efforts through a variety of sources and networks; interviewing custodial parent by office appointment or telephone to obtain additional locate information; prepares and sends a Uniform Interstate Family Support Act application to custodial parent

Writes custodial parents for additional information needed to proceed with interstate child support cases; reviews existing court orders to determine order validity, continues exclusive jurisdiction, computation of arrears and course of legal action

Reviews applications to determine the course of action, sufficiency of information provided and requirements of the responding state to process the case; prepares interstate child support petition/transmittal for filing in the responding state; schedules appointment with the custodial parent to sign and have notarized the prepared petition and to review petition and explain the process and program guidelines

Monitors progress of case in accordance with federal time frames and guidelines; prepares and coordinates and distributes child support court calendars for four Superior Court Judges; reviews court cases and assembling payment records, case activity logs, absent parent questionnaires, and other legal documents required for court hearings

Attends weekly court hearings and negotiating appropriate dispositions; performs office interview/negotiations with non-custodial parents and attorneys; keeps custodial parent updated on case status; researches and corrects all money distribution problems and account balances when in error; establishes new accounts on the sate and in-house computer systems; attends necessary state training classes and seminars

Assists with annual audit of child support cases within the office. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma; associate's degree with course work emphasis in paralegal work and civil and criminal procedures preferred; three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes customer service and working in a child support enforcement and/or legal environment preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. May be required to work 20-25 hours per week.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Clayton County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Position : 693

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : DA CHILD SUPPORT

Grade : GRADE 215

Posting Start : 04/16/2024

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $15.12