Conference Officer

The County Of Adams; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Pension plan

Job summary

The County of Adams invites applications for a Conference Officer in Gettysburg, PA. This full-time role supports the Domestic Relations Section by establishing, enforcing, and managing support cases with accuracy and timeliness.

You will use PACSES for case actions, docket and file records, conduct conferences with clients and attorneys, and coordinate court hearings with the Case Management Officer. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of child support procedures, legal terminology, and office practices preferred.
• Microsoft Office knowledge required.
• Background checks and clearances may be required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce child support, spousal support, and APL orders.
• Docket, scan, and file case records.
• Conduct support conferences with clients and attorneys.
• Obtain acknowledgments and schedule genetic testing to determine paternity.
• Enforce orders using collection actions and remedies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, Social Work, or related field

Tools

PACSES

Job description

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Conference Officer

Full Time Gettysburg, PA, US

Department: Domestic Relations Section

Pay Grade:Union

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Conference Officer plays an important role in supporting the mission of the Domestic Relations Section by helping ensure that children and families receive the medical and financial support required by law. This position is responsible for the establishment, enforcement, and advanced management of support cases in a professional, accurate, and timely manner. The work directly supports effective support order processing, collection, and compliance for families in Adams County.

• Utilize the PA Child Support Enforcement System (PACSES) for case establishment, enforcement, advanced case management, data collection, and processing.
• Docket, scan, and file case records.
• Review and process information generated by daily batch updates from PACSES.
• Conduct support conferences with clients and attorneys.
• Obtain acknowledgments and schedule genetic testing to determine paternity.
• Establish and modify orders for child support, spousal support, and APL through fact-finding and application of PA Support Guidelines, or by facilitating agreements between the parties.
• Enforce support orders using collection actions and remedies authorized by local, state, and federal regulations.
• Communicate with clients and attorneys in person, by mail, and by telephone.
• Coordinate scheduling of conferences and court hearings with the Case Management Officer.
• Attend court hearings related to establishment and enforcement of support orders.
• Review support payment activity and authorize payment disbursements.
• Use PACSES home page resources, PA Justice Network, internet sources, and other systems to assist in locating clients and maintaining contact.
• Attend trainings, workshops, and other events related to Domestic Relations operations.
• Provide back-up support for other department functions as needed.
• Assist with mentoring new officers and other assigned duties as experience is gained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of child support procedures, legal terminology, and office practices preferred.
• Microsoft Office knowledge required.
• Background checks and clearances may be required.

We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and a pension plan.

A detailed job description is attached.

Pay Rate: $22.50/hourper Union contract