CHILD SUPPORT AGENT II at Stokes County Government

Danbury, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

66000.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child support enforcement, Case investigation, Legal procedures, Client interviewing, Courtroom presentation, Case organization, Data analysis, Basic math, Conflict resolution, Interpersonal communication

Industry

Description

Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Work in this class involves the initiation, preparation and organization, and enforcement of child support orders in a Child Support Enforcement (IV-D) program. An agent in this class will perform duties related to the establishment of voluntary and involuntary paternity and support, and enforcement. Work involves the in-depth investigation and preparation of cases for court, the enforcement of court support orders, and variables affecting a case and the independent role of presenting cases (with an attorney) in the courtroom. Other duties as assigned. Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the Child Support Enforcement Program and applicable legal procedures; considerable ability to interview clients, absent parents and related sources, and to investigate cases; considerable ability to organize, analyze and summarize case information; basic math skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and absent parents, location resources, offices of the Clerk of Court, Magistrates, District Attorney, Sheriff, other court officials, and private attorneys. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: A four-year degree and six months’ experience in eligibility, investigative, judiciary, or legal work that provides knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the work; or an associate’s degree in business administration, human resources, law enforcement or closely related degree and two years of experience in eligibility, investigative, judiciary, or legal work that provides knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the work, or graduation from high school and three years of experience in eligibility, investigative, judiciary, or legal work that provides knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. APPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants must complete a State Application (PD-107) . Applications are available from the Department of Social Services or can be found online on the County’s website (www.co.stokes.nc.us).

Responsibilities

The agent is responsible for initiating, preparing, and enforcing child support orders within the IV-D program. They also conduct in-depth case investigations and assist attorneys in presenting cases in court.