Child Support Specialist I

Full Time

$23.41 - $24.76 depending on education and experience. Can earn up to $30.12 per hour with successful annual reviews.

August 16, 2024

Open Until Filled

Child Support Specialist I  
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Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson County is proud of our small-town living options and easy access to major urban centers.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The purpose of this position is to establish, enforce, and modify child support orders and perform case management and financial tasks for Jefferson County Child Support Agency.

 

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors child support case compliance using a variety of complex computer systems. 
• Manages child support and financial caseload for compliance with state and federal regulations and timelines.
• Provides customer service to all case parties and prepares required correspondence or documents for compliance with court order, state and federal regulations. 
• Identifies, researches and works through the legal process to prepare correspondence and legal documents such as stipulations, orders, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, summons, petitions, warrants, income withholding and other legal documents required to establish, enforce, or modify child support.
• Performs interviews to calculate and determine support levels and health insurance coverage, mediates negotiations to modify child support orders, calculates financial adjustments and payments on arrears.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required with two years related experience and/or training; or associate’s degree and one year experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Notary Public.
• Comply with IRS Publication 1075-fingerprint background investigation.

 

Preferred Requirements:             

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university

 

                   Wage & Benefits               
The starting hourly wage range is $23.41 - $24.76 per hour depending on qualifications.
Full range extends to $30.12/hour.

Benefit Highlights
*2 weeks paid vacation* Health insurance*
*Health insurance Opt Out Plan*
*Dental & Vision insurance*
* Life insurance* Wisconsin Retirement System*
*Health Savings Account *
*Deferred Compensation Program*
*Group Life insurance *

Jefferson County offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package.
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Employees at Jefferson County Value
*Competitive Pay*
*Excellent Benefits*
*Great Coworkers*
*Flexibility*
*Advancement & Opportunity*
*Family Feel*

HOW TO APPLY: For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County’s web site at www.jeffersoncountywi.gov
Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer