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Are you passionate about serving your community and eager to grow in a supportive environment?

Join La Crosse County and take the next step in your career.

Embrace a full-time position with a work schedule that allows for work-life balance. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment and offer the opportunity to become part of an organization that values all team members and respects diversity.

A Child Support Specialist establishes paternity and establishes and enforces child support orders by using the KIDS state wide computer system and by locating absent parents; gathering relevant information and legal evidence from interviews, correspondence and computer searches; organizing and evaluating information; determining the appropriate enforcement action; preparing paperwork for the attorneys to initiate necessary legal actions; monitoring the status of cases; and performing confidential investigations. This role requires the ability to interpret and explain child support court orders, payment records and financial reports.

Wage Range: $20.24 - $24.17

We offer:

A supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and diverse workforce.

Ample opportunities for career learning, development, and growth.

A culture of respect, teamwork, honesty, and integrity.

The chance to serve your community in a purposeful and meaningful way.

Flexibility with generous paid time-off benefits.

In addition, we provide excellent benefits, including:

The Wisconsin Retirement System

Great health insurance

Comprehensive dental coverage

Life insurance with disability options

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.24 - $24.17 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• La Crosse, WI 54601 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• La Crosse, WI 54601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person