New Job Dshs Esa Support Enforcement Officer In Washington
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DSHS ESA Support Enforcement Officer
Company : State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
Salary : $4,174 - $6,046 a month
Location : Washington
Full Description
The Economic Services Administration (ESA), Division of Child Support (DCS) has multiple opportunities available for Support Enforcement Officers in Tacoma, Washington. Apply today and join us in Transforming Lives!
At DCS, the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion are vital elements in creating a successful, welcoming workplace environment for all employees and furthering our mission. In this role, you will provide direct service to customers, establishing, modifying, and enforcing financial and medical obligations.
Hybrid telework options are available with staff working 1-4 days a week from home. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Work with parents, attorneys, and advocates to establish child support obligations and apply sanctions should they not comply with the terms of those obligations
- Independently establish administrative child support orders by researching and locating income information, calculating complex financial and medical obligations, calculating arrears balances as required, preparing and serving legal notices, and negotiating settlements as appropriate
- Analyze, interpret, and apply State, Tribal, Federal, and International laws pertaining to the legal determination of paternity, the establishment and enforcement of financial and medical child support
- Review and interpret court and administrative child support orders to determine when obligations may be suspended or terminated, the support amount, and the frequency at which support is charged
- Utilize Divisional signature authority to initiate and sign legal notices, including correspondence with clients, courts, and other Washington State agencies
- Locate individuals and assets utilizing State interfaces such as Employment Security, Department of Revenue, Department of Licensing, Labor and Industries, Federal Parent Locate Service, and the Social Security Administration
- Maintain a caseload of child support cases utilizing the Support Enforcement Management System and effective management skills
- Other duties as assigned
- Excellent communication skills
- Analytical skills to read, interpret and understand legal documents
- Ability to manage a large, growing, and diverse caseload
- Conflict resolution skills to appropriately handle emotionally charged interactions and clients
- Investigative and interviewing skills to find information from a variety of sources
Professionals with two years of college-level coursework and 2 years of experience in child support enforcement and/or debt collection-related functions. (Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute year for year).
OR
Two years of experience as a Child Support Enforcement Technician in Washington State service.
These are in-training opportunities and with successful completion of a one-year training program, you will become a Support Enforcement Officer 2.
Interested? Apply today!
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions? Please contact DSHS Recruiter by email or call 360-725-5816 and reference #08544 .
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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