Child Support Specialist - Enforcement

Dodge County; Town of Necedah (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

10 observed paid holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with SSO

Life and disability insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

Dodge County in Wisconsin seeks a dedicated professional for the Child Support Agency. Responsibilities include reviewing applications, drafting legal documents, maintaining case records, and interpreting financial data to determine support obligations.

The role requires court coordination and occasional testimony, with strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance. The position is full-time, with standard hours Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, and a wage range of $26.32/hr–$28.97/hr.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting income tax forms, health insurance policies, and legal forms.
• Experience in civil legal processes and direct work with the public is preferred.
• Must pass IRS and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, researches and assesses applications for child and medical support orders.
• Drafts and processes legal documents such as motions, judgments and income withholding orders.
• Documents contacts and actions for each case in the KIDS system.
• Interprets financial information to determine support obligations per statutes.
• Attends court hearings, takes notes, and testifies when summoned.
• Negotiates settlements and prepares court-related documents.

Skills

Data entry in KIDS system

Knowledge of Wisconsin statutes

Legal terminology & document prep

Organization & time management

English communication

Independent work under deadline

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Associates of Human Services (required)

Tools

KIDS Information Data System

CAREs/CWW, DOT, CCAP systems

Job description

Job Details

Full Time, Non-Exempt.

Wage Range: $26.32/hr - $28.97/hr.

Department/Shift: Child Support.

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm.

About Dodge County

Dodge County is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as we strive to provide excellent service to the public. The Dodge County Child Support Agency is passionate about our mission and committed to serving our community with professionalism, compassion, and integrity. We foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment where employees can contribute to meaningful work. We invite you to join our team!

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability, Short-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

Essential Functions

1. Reviews, researches and assesses applications received or referrals for determination of child support or medical support orders and enforcement.
2. Drafts, composes, enters and processes legal documents such as Motions/Affidavits, Stipulations, Judgments/Orders, Order to Show Cause, Warrants and Income Withholding Orders as required to establish and enforce child support.
3. Documents contacts, correspondence and records all actions taken for each case in KIDS in accordance with the Bureau of Child Support.
4. Reviews and interprets financial information to determine appropriate child support obligations pursuant to Wisconsin State statutes and child support guidelines. Determine availability of medical insurance.
5. Attends court hearings, takes notes, and testifies if summoned.
6. Negotiates settlement agreements with parents and attorneys. Discusses stipulating to a medical support and/or child support order prior to scheduled court date, including other orders necessary to provide a full range of enforcement services.
7. Prepares necessary legal documents for scheduled Court hearings. Reviews orders following hearing and prepares income withholding order.
8. Prepares legal documents for interstate enforcement and establishment. Works with other states, facilitating enforcement and establishment.
9. Conducts investigative activities to locate absent parents.
10. Monitors and enforces child support orders and payment records to ensure compliance of child support guidelines.
11. Communicates with clients, attorneys, employers, and other related persons regarding case concerns via telephone or in office.
12. Processes appropriate reviews of Court orders, confirming relevant items such as shared-time placement, split custody and serial family payers and bringing to resolution by Stipulation or Court hearings.
13. Implements and maintains administrative lien process, account seizure and alternative payment plans.
14. Evaluates and processes monthly performance reports.
15. Maintains case files in KIDS, e-filing and electronic files in office.
16. Close cases based on Federal closure criteria.
17. Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
18. Attends trainings, round tables, seminars and meetings as required and approved by Department Director.
19. Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Competencies

• Knowledge and ability to enter and/or retrieve data in the State of Wisconsin Kids Information Data System (KIDS), and other systems, such as, but not limited to, CARES/CWW, DOT, CCAP, DIHLR, Vital Records, CLEAR, and various State department policy and procedures.
• Ability to obtain information and guidelines from the Bureau of Child Support Resource page.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to understand and use legal terminology, legal format, and processes.
• Knowledge of standard and legal office practices, procedures, and clerical techniques.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes and ongoing statutory changes, procedural changes, and form changes.
• Skill to take notes and accurately incorporates essential details in preparing legal documents.
• Ability and skill to prepare Court documents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
• Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
• Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
• Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
• Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provisions of open records laws and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.

Physical and Work Environment

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting.
• May require dealing with persons who are hostile or aggressive, posing threatening conditions.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Information

Dodge County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants.

Education

Bachelors (preferred)

Associates of Human Services (required)

Experience

Experience with reading and interpreting income tax forms, health insurance policies, and other financial and legal forms. (preferred)

Previous child support experience and knowledge of KIDS. (preferred)

Must successfully pass IRS and criminal background check. (required)

Experience in civil legal process and direct work with the general public. (required)

Associates degree in human services, business, legal, or other related area and two (2) years' work experience in a legal setting or related public service agency. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. (required)

Additional Employer Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.