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*Please note that there is an existing eligible list for this position. By law, the eligible list must be used when hiring an individual for this position. The Personnel Department will not accept applications for this position at this time.
JOB VACANCY: Child Support Specialist (Permanent/Provisional, Competitive, Full-Time, Benefitted) LOCATION: Social Services SALARY: $17.72 Per Hour / Grade 10 FILL DATE: 02/11/2010 DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An incumbent in this class is responsible for conducting research and interviews in order to determine the location and financial status of individuals who are legally responsible for the support of their dependents, within the Ulster County Department of Social Services. This position is located in the Ulster County Department of Social Services. The work is performed by use of computer software exclusive to a child support enforcement program and involves locating absent parents, establishing paternity and support for children born out of wedlock, and enforcing and monitoring the payment of child and medical support ordered by the Family and Supreme Courts. The incumbent also assesses the possibility of obtaining reimbursement of social services funds paid for the support of dependents. This work is performed in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws including the Family Court Act and Civil Practice Law and Rules.The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee with considerable leeway allowed for exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is not a function of this class. Does related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of modern research techniques used in determining the location and financial status of individuals; working knowledge of methods used in account keeping and checking financial records and reports; ability to obtain necessary information through skillful interviewing; ability to navigate the internet and utilize e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet templates; ability to understand and interpret laws concerning support cases; ability to gain the cooperation of others; ability to prepare written material; ability to analyze facts and make logical conclusions and recommendations; ability to summarize data clearly and effectively while providing testimony in court; emotional maturity; initiative; resourcefulness; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree and one year of full time paid, or it’s part-time equivalent experience in account keeping and interviewing involving public contact; OR
B. Completion of 30-semester credit hours from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university and two (2) years of full-time paid, or its’ part-time equivalent experience in account keeping and interviewing involving public contact; OR
C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of full-time paid or its’ part-time equivalent experience in account keeping and interviewing involving public contact; OR
D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in A, B and C above.
Special Requirement: Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require access to transportation to meet field requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check. This position will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form. Upon a conditional employment offer, a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.
CONTACT: For further information on this position, please contact: Roberto Rodriguez, Commissioner,
Dept. of Social Services,
If college or university education is indicated; transcripts are required and should be attached to all applications received. A candidate lacking the required transcripts will receive a conditional approval pending the receipt of transcripts.
*Please note that all Civil Service Laws and Rules apply.
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