Child Support Enforcement Investigator (Hybrid)

Department of Marine Resources; Ellsworth (ME); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12 days sick leave

3+ weeks vacation leave

Job summary

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Ellsworth, ME seeks a position focused on locating non-custodial parents and enforcing child support obligations. The role includes establishing paternity, initiating enforcement actions, and representing the department in Maine District Court as needed.

A Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration or related field is required. A pre-employment screening will include background checks and verification of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Criminal Justice, Business, Public Administration or related field.
• Direct paraprofessional or higher experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Investigative services work locating non-custodial parents.
• Establishing, enforcing, and collecting child support obligations.
• Establishing paternity of children born out of wedlock.
• Enforcement actions to initiate administrative collection.
• Initiating appropriate court action.
• Representing the Department's interest in Maine District Court regarding child support.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration, or a related field

Job description

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Ellsworth, ME seeks a position focused on locating non-custodial parents and enforcing child support obligations. The role includes establishing paternity, initiating enforcement actions, and representing the department in Maine District Court as needed.

A Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration or related field is required. A pre-employment screening will include background checks and verification of