Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

**THIS POSITION IS FOR THE BLYTHE LOCATION ONLY**

The County of Riverside's Department of Child Support Services is seeking a dedicated Child Support Specialist to join our team in Blythe, CA.

In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for establishing and enforcing child support court order obligations through various forms of communication, including email, mail, telephone, and in-person interviews with both the Person Receiving Support (PRS) and the Person Paying Support (PPS). The Child Support Specialist will conduct interviews to determine paternity, assess the ability and willingness to pay, arrange for paternity tests, and verify received information. The incumbent will also establish and enforce paternity, child support, and medical support orders, as well as generate wage assignments, liens, legal documents, and correspondence for involved parties.

We highly value candidates with exceptional customer service skills who have experience in interviewing and gathering information for investigative purposes. Ideal candidates will be adept at analyzing information, navigating challenging interactions under pressure, and drawing logical conclusions. Furthermore, successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, colleagues, and representatives from other agencies. Proficiency in basic data entry and familiarity with commonly used Microsoft applications are also essential.

Meet the Team!

The County of Riverside Department of Child Support Services works with parents and guardians to ensure children and families receive court-ordered financial and medical support. Services provided included locating, establishing paternity; establishing, modifying and enforcing a court order for child support; and establishing, modifying and enforcing an order for health coverage. Can you see yourself here?

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Perform in office interviews for the establishment and enforcement of paternity, child support, and medical support orders.

• Interview complainants and witnesses regarding suspected family/child support law violations; obtain statements, documents, and similar factual material pertinent to the location of non-custodial parent; verify information by mail, telephone, or interviews in the office.

• Interview non-custodial parents to determine paternity, ability to pay, and willingness to pay; effect stipulated support agreements; may take a variety of actions to determine paternity (e.g., arranging blood tests and obtaining statements from witnesses).

• Initiate civil or criminal legal actions to provide payments; monitor cases to determine compliance with payment arrangements and court orders by reviewing payment records through computer data systems, and by evaluating information from complainants; perform mathematical computations on child support cases.

• Enforce court order obligations through communication by mail, telephone, or office interview with the non-custodial parent.

• Prepare written recommendations for criminal or civil court actions as required for cases of noncompliance by non-custodial parent.

• Assist in the preparation for court actions and coordinate court recommendations with Deputy Child Support Attorneys by obtaining additional information and statements, and by appearing as a witness in court.

• Initiate reciprocal petitions to obtain support from parents residing in other domestic or foreign jurisdictions; provide enforcement on reciprocal petitions received from other jurisdictions.

• Take enforcement actions as necessary (e.g., declarations in support of writs of execution, property liens, wage assignments, contempt motions, criminal contempt, or failure to provide complaints).

• May serve court documents in the office as required; may make fraud referrals to the Department of Public Social Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.

Experience: Two years of experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Child Support Interviewer or five years of clerical experience in a Department of Child Support Services agency.

OPTION II
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.

Experience: Two years of customer service experience in which the primary duties involved one or more of the following: 1) interviewing the public to obtain and secure information, or 2) high volume public contact which required problem resolution.

OPTION III
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.

Experience: Two years in the collection of past due debts requiring direct contact with concerned parties and the use of collections techniques on a regular basis.

OPTION IV
Education: Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with coursework in sociology, civil law, psychology, business, or a related field to the assignment.

Experience: None required.

ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: The principles and techniques of interviewing; objectives and methods of the enforcement of family/child support law.

Ability to: Interview and elicit information from individuals for investigative purposes; speak and write effectively; interact over the telephone and in person with a wide variety of personalities under stressful conditions; research and extract factual information from a variety of records and other sources; perform mathematical computations, analyze information, draw logical conclusions, and make sound recommendations on the basis of laws, rules, and regulations; perform strong analytical and negotiation skills; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, and members of other County departments and law enforcement agencies; promote and support an environment of cooperation and respect.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements

Assessment: Minimally qualified candidates will be required to pass a computerized assessment in order to be considered for this position.

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Must be able to pass an extensive background check.
Open to All Applicants This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For questions regarding this recruitmentContact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at VDBeaird@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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