Kosciusko County Government

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for investigating, establishing and enforcing child support obligations.
• Interview and assist AFDC and Medicaid recipients and Title IV-D service applicants in preparation for enforcement action, including explaining Title IV-D policies and procedures, completing applications and forms.
• Prepare/dictate various documents for establishing and enforcing child support and filings in court, such as correspondence, pleadings, petitions, and summons, and file documents accordingly, including conducting research and investigations.
• Prepare cases for court hearings, and calculate child support delinquencies and orders according to state guidelines.
• Respond to telephone and office inquiries regarding Title IV-D policies and procedures, and resolve problems related to individual cases.
• Maintain communication with various agencies and individuals in obtaining information and resolving problems, including state and county welfare departments, attorneys, caseworkers, absent parents, clerk of child support and other child support enforcement offices. Perform necessary follow-up.
• Periodically communicate with laboratory in scheduling genetic tests.
• Periodically attend and participate in training sessions and seminars.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma/GED
• Two (2) years of experience in a child support related area preferred.
• Must complete ISETS and ICE training.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Title IV-D policies and procedures, county court system and related legal terminology and requirements.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements.