Child Support Specialist Trainee-HELP Program at Suffolk County Government | Ronkonkoma, New York | Rezi

Child Support Specialist Trainee-HELP Program at Suffolk County Government

Child Support Specialist Trainee-HELP Program

Suffolk County Government · Ronkonkoma, New York

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Child Support Specialist Trainee-HELP Program

Suffolk County Government · Ronkonkoma, New York

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About the Role

This entry-level position involves conducting investigations and collecting child support payments. Trainees receive on-the-job training while performing duties of a limited but increasingly responsible nature, assisting in locating individuals to establish support and paternity orders and obtain payments.

Responsibilities

  • Attends on-the-job and more formalized training sessions
  • Studies literature and other materials to acquire essential knowledge of the field
  • Assists in obtaining information such as debtor's residence, family records and financial status from a variety of sources
  • Reviews records of delinquent accounts and follows up through telephone and personal contact with friends, relatives, informers, neighbors, associates and various governmental agencies in an effort to locate individuals with delinquent accounts
  • Interviews unwed mothers to assist in determining the feasibility of pursuing court action to establish paternity
  • Makes referrals for appropriate legal action to establish accounts and when accounts are uncollectible
  • Compiles and furnishes required information for related agencies and for court action
  • Monitors child support payments pursuant to court orders or voluntary agreements
  • Maintains continuous files and prepares appropriate reports

Requirements

  • Candidates must be bondable
  • Within one (1) year of appointment, employees must obtain a NYS Notary Public License and maintain it throughout employment
  • Must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and during employment

Location

  • Suffolk County

Work Type

  • Non-Competitive

Experience Level

  • Entry-level

Education Level

  • Completion of sixty (60) credits from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State

Salary/Compensations

  • $41,421

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Pension
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days)
  • Thirteen (13) paid holidays
  • Work-Life Balance with regular working hours

About the Company

  • Suffolk County is committed to promoting, supporting, and implementing the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
  • Achieves results through diversity and inclusion best practices.
  • Maintains familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Equal Opportunity

  • Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.