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Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
This position is Hybrid - Wednesday and Thursday in office the rest remote.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) exists to ensure that all children receive financial and medical support from each parent through the location of each parent the establishment of paternity and support obligations the enforcement of those obligations and connection to resources to assist parents in overcoming any barriers that are impeding their ability to pay child support. To do this DCSS collaboratively provides case management tools policy performance and operational assistance and ongoing training to support counties in delivering the child support services
program.
The mission of the Policy Unit is to lead the Colorado Child Support Services (CSS) program by affecting and supporting program policy. The purpose of the work unit is to implement federal requirements of Title IV-D of the Social Security Act; continuously improve the operation of Colorados CSS program by designing and implementing changes to Colorado law state rules and procedures; provide policy support and guidance to the Division; and provide quality supervision and policy guidance to 54 county Child Support units.Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
Description of Job
This position exists to be the Staff Authority to the Division of Child Support Services in a variety of assigned programmatic areas which may include: Review and Adjustment Automated Enforcement Manual Enforcement Income Withholding Bankruptcy Financial Administrative Review Locate Case Closure Emancipation Establishment and Parentage.
This position has three main areas of responsibility:
1. Serving as the key staff lead in developing implementing and maintaining Division policy procedure and regulation;
2. Providing technical expertise and direction to Division and county Child Support Services staff on activities related assigned subject matter areas; and
3. Serving as a regional representative to support county Child Support Services programs with policy compliance and performance improvement.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Important Note:Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience CDHS hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process.Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.. Volunteer work or a related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications but it must be clearly documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education experience competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement.This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplemental questions must be answered. Answers such as N/A In Cover Letter or See Resume will not be accepted.
Experience Only:Seven (7) years of professional experience in policy analysis within a government agency department or program; legal research in the area of family law; or working in the Child Support Services program..
OR
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment and three years of professional experience in
policy analysis within a government agency department or program; legal research in the area of family law; or working in the Child Support Services program.
equal to seven (7) years.
Please note: This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplemental questions must be answered. Answers such as see resume in cover letter or n/a will be disqualified
Preferred Qualifications:The following supplemental experience competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and may be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
Experience with the Automated Child Support Enforcement System (ACSES)
Experience with analyzing implementing and evaluating policy legislation and/or regulations
Excellent writing skills so that information can be communicated clearly
Technical assistance and/or training experience
Experience successfully communicating both in verbal and written form to high level audiences
Proven organizational and project management skills
Ability to balance the needs and intent of the Federal and State guidelines with the needs of stakeholders
Ability to creatively analyze and interpret information necessary to make decisions
Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list. (Partnership agreement 10.1.)
Conditions of Employment:
Standard background check.
This position may be required to travel as needed for offsite meetings conferences and training.
Occasionally travel to meetings throughout the state.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position (3) provide the employee number from the applicants prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.
Supplemental Information
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About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and well-being of the people of addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:
Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information go to Values:
We believe in a people-first approach:To serve the people of Colorado we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized inspired and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life:We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.
We are ethical:We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator Nancy Schmelzer at or call 1-.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
