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Form of workSpecial Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position.
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!
Job Duties:
- The Child Support Services Specialist is responsible for the preparation of Child Support Cases for Family Court; performance of activities in Court; the follow-up on these cases, including parent locate and processing of interstate cases; and is responsible for providing general Child Support Services to clients as required or needed.
- Prepares cases for court: verifies and notarizes pleadings, schedules hearings, files papers with the Clerk of Court, and utilizes DSS terminal.
- Assists Attorney in court: negotiates support amounts, completes form support orders and contempt orders.
- Maintains control of assigned caseload; follows agency policies and procedures, handles correspondence, prepare orders, reviews and modifies orders, closes cases, maintains case records and documents all activities.
- Provides internal and external customer service (e.g.; respond to emails, OnBase mail, phone calls, facsimiles, etc.) within 48 hours if schedule permits.
- Communicates and coordinates with Clerks of Court, Intergovernmental Child Support agencies, and other units within the Child Support Services Division; coordinates enforcement of support obligations, coordinates intrastate and interstate genetic testing including scheduling and follow-up.
- Conducts interviews with custodial parents for intergovernmental cases, and other cases as necessary. Monitors and keeps up with intergovernmental cases and keeps other states advised of activities.
- Performs Red Cross Shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.
A High School Diploma and four (4) years of Clerical, Administrative, Social Work, Correctional, Business Administration, or General Business experience.
An Associate's Degree and two (2) years of Clerical, Administrative, Social Work, Correctional, Business Administration, or General Business experience. This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.
Must have a valid driver's license. Ability to enter information in computer, ability to lift up to 30 pounds; have high tolerance for noise/irate clients; crowded working conditions; able to travel and work after hours.
If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.
DIVISION: Child Support Services / Richland County Employment Type: FTE - Full-Time
