What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Support Officer position at Otter Tail County?
JOB
Otter Tail County is seeking a full-time Child Support Officer.The Child Support Officer performs child support functions related to magistrate and district court hearings, court referrals and judgment actions, establishes and enforces child support orders for public assistance and non-public assistance clients; determines location of absent parents; interviews parents/adults to establish paternity, explains rights and obligations and negotiates settlements; works closely with the county attorney, judges, court administrators, local attorneys, income maintenance and social service staff, employers, and a variety of other resource personnel; testifies in court proceedings; and maintains all necessary and legal documentation.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Initiate action to establish court orders for child support, medical support and child care costs.Interpret court orders for enforcement and educate the public about the support program.Gather information, analyze finances, calculate and recommend amount of child support, medical support, child care costs to parents, attorneys and the court for paternity, contempt and expedited cases, and foster care cases.Determines appropriate legal action by considering location of parties involved, where original order was entered, availability of enforceable court order, and whether paternity has been established.Prepare default orders for review and signatures by Magistrate, data enter order in system.Assist in out of court child support related settlements for approval by parties and their attorney; prepare Agreement and Order to obtain signatures of both parties and attorneys for approval by the court.Refer appropriate cases to the County Attorney with recommendation for legal action on paternity and contempt cases.Present cases before the Magistrate, ensuring that the case file reflects facts and all relevant information. Review and modify child support orders that meet criteria for modification through expedited process.Monitor cases and contacts absent parents, employers, etc. to resolve delinquent payments expeditiously and determine further legal action.Maintain cases using computer systems including Prism, MMIS, Maxis, Microsoft Word and electronic mail.Administrative TasksAttend staff and supervisor/supervision meetings as scheduledAttend conferences as scheduled or agreed upon with supervisorAttend trainings as related to job responsibilitiesComplete documentation, agency timesheets, and employee records in a timely mannerCommunicate schedule changes with supervisorUtilize the status (In/Out) Board consistently to keep agency staff aware of availabilityUtilize Prism as the case management system, including time documentation, case notes, documents and other systems as applicable. Perform other duties as assigned.May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This position is regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 p.m. The 2025 starting salary for this position is $22.94 depending on qualifications, with career advancement to $36.85.The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalists will be invited to interview. Prior to hire, finalists will be required to pass a background investigation. A standard 12 month probationary period applies.How to ApplyTo apply for this position, click on desired job title, then the "Apply" link. On-line applications are stored on a secure site. Only you and authorized employees of Otter Tail County have access to the information submitted.When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history. Failure to do so may render your application incomplete.Veterans PreferenceEligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference.Background InvestigationAll employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may include, but are not limited to, gathering information from the following sources: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant.Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment. Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace. Otter Tail County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation or age. Equal Opportunity Employer
Otter Tail County is seeking a full-time Child Support Officer.The Child Support Officer performs child support functions related to magistrate and district court hearings, court referrals and judgment actions, establishes and enforces child support orders for public assistance and non-public assistance clients; determines location of absent parents; interviews parents/adults to establish paternity, explains rights and obligations and negotiates settlements; works closely with the county attorney, judges, court administrators, local attorneys, income maintenance and social service staff, employers, and a variety of other resource personnel; testifies in court proceedings; and maintains all necessary and legal documentation.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Initiate action to establish court orders for child support, medical support and child care costs.Interpret court orders for enforcement and educate the public about the support program.Gather information, analyze finances, calculate and recommend amount of child support, medical support, child care costs to parents, attorneys and the court for paternity, contempt and expedited cases, and foster care cases.Determines appropriate legal action by considering location of parties involved, where original order was entered, availability of enforceable court order, and whether paternity has been established.Prepare default orders for review and signatures by Magistrate, data enter order in system.Assist in out of court child support related settlements for approval by parties and their attorney; prepare Agreement and Order to obtain signatures of both parties and attorneys for approval by the court.Refer appropriate cases to the County Attorney with recommendation for legal action on paternity and contempt cases.Present cases before the Magistrate, ensuring that the case file reflects facts and all relevant information. Review and modify child support orders that meet criteria for modification through expedited process.Monitor cases and contacts absent parents, employers, etc. to resolve delinquent payments expeditiously and determine further legal action.Maintain cases using computer systems including Prism, MMIS, Maxis, Microsoft Word and electronic mail.Administrative TasksAttend staff and supervisor/supervision meetings as scheduledAttend conferences as scheduled or agreed upon with supervisorAttend trainings as related to job responsibilitiesComplete documentation, agency timesheets, and employee records in a timely mannerCommunicate schedule changes with supervisorUtilize the status (In/Out) Board consistently to keep agency staff aware of availabilityUtilize Prism as the case management system, including time documentation, case notes, documents and other systems as applicable. Perform other duties as assigned.May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This position is regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 p.m. The 2025 starting salary for this position is $22.94 depending on qualifications, with career advancement to $36.85.The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalists will be invited to interview. Prior to hire, finalists will be required to pass a background investigation. A standard 12 month probationary period applies.How to ApplyTo apply for this position, click on desired job title, then the "Apply" link. On-line applications are stored on a secure site. Only you and authorized employees of Otter Tail County have access to the information submitted.When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history. Failure to do so may render your application incomplete.Veterans PreferenceEligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference.Background InvestigationAll employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may include, but are not limited to, gathering information from the following sources: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant.Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment. Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace. Otter Tail County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation or age. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $23 - $37
