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About the Role

This entry-level position involves investigations and collecting child support payments. Trainees receive on-the-job training while performing duties of a limited but increasingly responsible nature. The role assists in establishing support and paternity orders and obtaining payments through voluntary agreements or court orders. Proficiency in both Spanish and English is required.

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
• Employees must obtain a NYS Notary Public License within one (1) year of appointment and maintain it throughout employment
• Employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and during employment
• There will be a qualifying Spanish language examination

Skills

• Proficiency in both Spanish and English languages

Location

• Suffolk County

Work Type

• Entry-level
• On-the-job training

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

• Comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start), sick leave, personal days
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• Regular working hours
• Job security

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.