The anticipated salary range for hire is $51,812.80 - $69,180.80 annually. The top of the range for salary advancement is $80,080.00.

Classes in this series work for the County's Department of Child Support Services to determine and initiate legal action to locate non-custodial parents and custodial parties, establish and enforce child and medical support orders, and resolve questions of paternity based on legal requirements and state and federal mandates. Works under the direction of the Child Support Attorney to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.

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.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

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 I:
Two years education in an accredited college or university with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Science or a closely related field.

Child Support Specialist II:
Either A: Two years of experience as a Child Support Specialist I 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 one year of experience involving interviewing or counseling.

Child Support Specialist III:
Two years of experience as a Child Support Specialist II 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.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca .

Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

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 at hr@co.slo.ca.us . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

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