Child Support Enforcement Investigator

State-of-Maine; Lewiston (ME); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maine through the Department of Health and Human Services seeks Human Services Enforcement Agents in Lewiston to locate non-custodial parents and enforce child support obligations. The role includes establishing paternity and initiating collection actions with court support as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and offers potential telework after training, with travel as needed to fulfill duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business, or related field.
• Paraprofessional or higher level experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Pre-employment screening including verification of qualifications, employment history, and referenceswill be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigative services to locate non-custodial parents.
• Establish, enforce, and collect child support obligations.
• Establish paternity of children born out of wedlock.
• Initiate administrative collection actions and appropriate court actions.
• Represent the Department's interests in Maine District Court in child support matters.

Skills

Investigative skills

Child support enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or Business

Job description

State of Maine through the Department of Health and Human Services seeks Human Services Enforcement Agents in Lewiston to locate non-custodial parents and enforce child support obligations. The role includes establishing paternity and initiating collection actions with court support as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and offers potential telework after training, with travel as needed to fulfill duties.