Seeking a candidate to initiate and take appropriate actions to establish, maintain, modify and/or enforce child support, medical support and foster care fee orders in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations.

• Determines appropriate course of action to establish parentage, financial and medical support based upon case circumstances and legal requirements.
• Initiates legal and administrative actions to modify and/or enforce medical and financial support.
• Conducts locate functions in order to determine parties' contact information, employment history, and financial assets.
• Gathers necessary verifiable documentation to appropriately determine a monthly support obligation using State of Colorado's mandatory guidelines.
• Calculates and ensures amount of arrears are accurate based on existing court orders.
• Determines and utilizes appropriate enforcement remedies based on payments and participation in referral programs.
• Works closely with all parties to ascertain barriers, and makes referrals for additional services as appropriate.
• Consults with the Assistant County Attorney to assist in preparing motions, petitions, orders, and other legal pleadings as appropriate.
• Prepares cases for court hearings, including preparing court exhibits and organizing case files.
• Ensures cases are compliant with Colorado Revised Statutes, court records and other regulations governing the child support program.
• Meets with parties and/or their attorneys in interviews or conferences in order to provide case status, answers case related questions, and explains Child Support processes.
• Works in conjunction with other counties, states, tribes, and international jurisdictions to establish and/or enforce on orders for parentage, financial, and medical support.

• Ability to effectively use the following computerized systems and applications: ACSES, CBMS, Colorado Court Data Access, Work Number, ICCES, DMV, DOL, Microsoft Office Suite, TxtPro, TRAILS, COVIS, and QUICK.
• Knowledge of Volume VI, federal regulations, Colorado Revised Statutes, and interstate laws applicable to child support services. Maintains such knowledge by remaining current with program rules, regulations and statutory changes.
• Ability to understand court orders, draft legal documents, apply legal remedies, and process cases based on program standards.
• Ability to multitask, organize workload with attention to detail, and apply critical thinking to complex situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a diverse population, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of business.
• Adheres to strict confidentiality policies and appropriate release of information.

• Child Support Specialist I Experience Requirements: Two (2) years full time public contact experience, one (1) year that must be equivalent to eligibility determinations or legal secretarial experience.
• Child Support Specialist II Experience Requirements: Four (4) years full time, responsible experience, one year that must be equivalent to a Legal Technician or Paralegal position.
• Education and Training:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Satisfactory completion of an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field may substitute for all but the one year of required experience.
• License or Certificate: None.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to work in a standard office environment.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

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Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Remote/Hybrid work options, depending upon position
  • Sheriff's Office positions are not currently eligible for Remote/Hybrid work options
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs