Child Support Specialist Ii/Iii-Lateral Transfer From Other Merit System Agencies

About the Position

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) is offering an exciting opportunity to experienced candidates who are currently working in a Public Sector Child Support setting to join our dynamic team on the beautiful Central Coast. Three traits that are keys to success in our organization and we look in all candidates are:

• Humble - staff that is gracious, supportive, genuine, accountable, and receptive.

• Hungry - staff that is driven, eager, dedicated, motivated, and determined.

• Smart - staff that is observant, possess common sense, are intuitive, have emotional intelligence and who are adaptive.

• The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni

If you feel you possess all three traits and are looking to live and work in our amazing community, we encourage you to apply.

DCSS primarily assists the public with establishing and enforcing child support orders. When a case is opened with DCSS we locate parents who are obligated to pay support, establish parentage, and obtain child support and health insurance orders. DCSS is committed to providing timely and professional services, enhancing the well-being of children and families, and helping them remain self-sufficient.

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Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

(Not in order of importance)

• Manages a general child support caseload in accordance with state and federal compliance criteria and department policy and performance measures.

• Reviews child support caseload to determine appropriate course of action.

• Generates appropriate legal documents and initiates legal proceedings in compliance with state and federal mandates related to child, spousal and medical support.

• Assists local Child Support Agency attorneys by interviewing case participants, locating non-custodial parents and custodial parties, and obtaining documentary evidence. Applies appropriate action in compliance with federal laws, California laws, and the laws of other states and nations.

• Explains child support procedures to case participants and other agencies.

• Calendars matters for court and prepares subpoenas for witnesses and documentary evidence.

• Coordinates genetic testing to resolve questions of paternity.

• Appears in court to testify in civil and criminal cases.

• Accesses computer-based information systems daily to monitor and maintain case management and payment records; inputs and/or updates data to maintain current records and ensures appropriate record keeping for audits.

• Applies legal actions as directed by the court, to establish and enforce child and medical support, uses the Disso-Master computer program and applies the Uniform State Child Support Guidelines pursuant to Family Code 4055 to calculate child support.

• Accesses and utilizes information from the Department of Social Services and a variety of computer-based systems for information; analyzes government records and reports; exchanges information with courts and/or agencies in other jurisdictions as required and allowed by state and federal mandates.

• Identifies and refers participants to available county and community services.

• Appropriately applies interpretation of law to all child support cases as instructed by the Child Support Attorney

• Performs related duties as required.

• Bilingual preferred.

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The Ideal Candidate

Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Child Support Specialist II:

Either A: Two years of experience as a Child Support SpecialistI or an equivalent position;

Or B: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Science or a closely related field, and 1 year of experience involving interviewing or counseling.

Child Support Specialist III:

Two years of experience as a Child Support SpecialistII or an equivalent position.

Licenses and Certificates

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid California driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation including a fingerprint and record check. No conviction by any State, the Federal Government or a foreign government of a crime which could have been punishable by imprisonment in a Federal Penitentiary or a State prison.

Recruitments for this classification may be conducted according to the divisions or programs in which the vacancy exists and the requirements of the position.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final

filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most

County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the applicationprocess.Werecommendthatyoureviewthesequestionspriortobeginning yourapplication.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources athr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website atwww.slocounty.ca.gov.

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