What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Enforcement Aide position at Otter Tail County?
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Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a Support Enforcement Aide. The purpose of the position is to provide support to the Child Support Collection Unit. Under general supervision, this position enters data into the computer system in order to generate billing statements, required statistics for federal and state reports and finding and case management reports; monitors accounts for compliance with court ordered payment plans; and performs other related work as assigned. To analyze court orders for enforcement actions, perform paralegal functions related to legal enforcement, locate absent parents, review posting, and disbursements of dollars collected. Responsibilities include reviewing case files to ensure all enforcement methods are used, verify all updated information gathered is contained in such files, ensure that information relating to specific cases is properly entered into the computer and to act on requests from the court, county attorney, clients, other agencies, states, and employers to ensure processing is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Manage and monitor enforcement cases after income withholding is determinedImplement income withholding on enforcement cases upon referral from Child Support OfficerImplement medical support and insurance provisions on enforcement casesManage, monitor and enforce medical support on enforcement casesConduct and respond to client, employer, and other inquiriesAccept payments form clientsDocument case actions and maintain state mandated codesMonitor accounts on enforcement cases and initiate adjustmentsReview cases to refer for modification actions when current Order may not be appropriateUtilize computer systems for case specific work including Prism, CaseWorks, Maxis, MMIS, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, MN Government Access, Electronic Court Filing, Online Child Support Portal and electronic mail.Utilize Prism as the case management system, including time documentation, case notes, documents and other systems as applicable. 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 call-in line and status (In/Out) Board consistently to keep agency staff aware of availabilityPerform other duties as assignedMay assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This is a full-time, 40 hr/wk position, and generally the work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 p.m. The 2025 starting salary is $22.94 per hour, depending on qualifications, with career advancement to $34.40 per hour. The selection process will include an online employment application and a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire will be provided in the Questions section when completing the application. The questionnaire needs to be submitted by the application deadline. Semi-finalists will be invited to interview. Prior to hire, finalist will be required to pass a background investigation and reference check. A standard one year 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 * Affirmative Action Employer
Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a Support Enforcement Aide. The purpose of the position is to provide support to the Child Support Collection Unit. Under general supervision, this position enters data into the computer system in order to generate billing statements, required statistics for federal and state reports and finding and case management reports; monitors accounts for compliance with court ordered payment plans; and performs other related work as assigned. To analyze court orders for enforcement actions, perform paralegal functions related to legal enforcement, locate absent parents, review posting, and disbursements of dollars collected. Responsibilities include reviewing case files to ensure all enforcement methods are used, verify all updated information gathered is contained in such files, ensure that information relating to specific cases is properly entered into the computer and to act on requests from the court, county attorney, clients, other agencies, states, and employers to ensure processing is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Manage and monitor enforcement cases after income withholding is determinedImplement income withholding on enforcement cases upon referral from Child Support OfficerImplement medical support and insurance provisions on enforcement casesManage, monitor and enforce medical support on enforcement casesConduct and respond to client, employer, and other inquiriesAccept payments form clientsDocument case actions and maintain state mandated codesMonitor accounts on enforcement cases and initiate adjustmentsReview cases to refer for modification actions when current Order may not be appropriateUtilize computer systems for case specific work including Prism, CaseWorks, Maxis, MMIS, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, MN Government Access, Electronic Court Filing, Online Child Support Portal and electronic mail.Utilize Prism as the case management system, including time documentation, case notes, documents and other systems as applicable. 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 call-in line and status (In/Out) Board consistently to keep agency staff aware of availabilityPerform other duties as assignedMay assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This is a full-time, 40 hr/wk position, and generally the work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 p.m. The 2025 starting salary is $22.94 per hour, depending on qualifications, with career advancement to $34.40 per hour. The selection process will include an online employment application and a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire will be provided in the Questions section when completing the application. The questionnaire needs to be submitted by the application deadline. Semi-finalists will be invited to interview. Prior to hire, finalist will be required to pass a background investigation and reference check. A standard one year 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 * Affirmative Action Employer
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