Child Support Specialist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reviews, researches and assesses
applications received or referrals for determination of child support or
medical support orders and enforcement. Drafts, composes, enters and
processes legal documents such as Motions/Affidavits, Stipulations,
Judgments/Orders, Order to Show Cause, Warrants and Income Withholding
Orders as required to establish and enforce child support. Documents
contacts, correspondence and records all actions taken for each case in
KIDS in accordance with the Bureau of Child Support. Reviews and
interprets financial information to determine appropriate child support
obligations pursuant to Wisconsin State statutes and child support
guidelines. Determine availability of medical insurance. Attends court
hearings, takes notes, and testifies if summoned. Negotiates settlement
agreements with parents and attorneys. Discusses stipulating to a
medical support and/or child support order prior to scheduled court
date, including other orders necessary to provide a full range of
enforcement services. Prepares necessary legal documents for scheduled
Court hearings. Reviews orders following hearing and prepares income
withholding order. Prepares legal documents for interstate enforcement
and establishment. Works with other states, facilitating enforcement and
establishment. Conducts investigative activities to locate absent
parents. Monitors and enforces child support orders and payment records
to ensure compliance of child support guidelines. Communicates with
clients, attorneys, employers, and other related persons regarding case
concerns via telephone or in office. Processes appropriate reviews of
Court orders, confirming relevant items such as shared-time placement,
split custody and serial family payers and bringing to resolution by
Stipulation or Court hearings. Implements and maintains administrative
lien process, account seizure and alternative payment plans. Evaluates
and processes monthly performance reports. Maintains case files in KIDS,
e-filing and electronic files in office. Close cases based on Federal
closure criteria. Provides backup assistance to other department
personnel as needed. Attends trainings, round tables, seminars and
meetings as required and approved by Department Director. Other duties
as assigned. OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required:
Must successfully pass IRS and criminal background check. Experience in
civil legal process and direct work with the general public. 2 years:
Experience in a legal setting or related public service agency.
Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides
necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Preferred:
Experience with reading and interpreting income tax forms, health
insurance policies, and other financial and legal forms. Previous child
support experience and knowledge of KIDS. APPLICATION
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