This position performs paralegal functions related to the establishment and enforcement of child support orders for public assistance and non-public assistance customers; establishes paternity, establishes and enforces medical support; initiates necessary legal actions; testifies in court proceedings and maintains all necessary legal documentation; and works closely with the county attorney, judges, court administrators, child support magistrates, local attorneys, income maintenance and health and human services staff, employers, and a variety of resource personnel.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years of experience as a Support Enforcement Aide or Collections Officer with responsibility for carrying out a part of child support collections.
or
- Three years of experience in work related to child support collections in a county social services agency (e.g., providing clerical or other support services to the child support and collections unit).
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- Three years of experience as an Eligibility Worker or the equivalent in a public human services agency.
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- Four years of experience in collections work outside of county social services setting.
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- Three years of college with emphasis in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, paralegal, social work, psychology, sociology, or other related human services field.
A candidate may substitute experience for education and education for experience in order to meet the qualifications.
SWHHS offers a flexible schedule and competitive benefits. For more information please visit our website at; https://swmhhs.com/about-us/employment-opportunities/
Starting Rate of Pay: $21.54 - $38.40 hourly
How to Apply:
- Please complete our online application at: https://swmhhs.com/employment-application/
Refer to job: Child Support Officer – SWHHS
For more information, contact Human Resources, at 507-532-4129 or, HR@swhhsmn.gov
We do not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.