Child Support Enforcement Specialist

Department MISSION

DCFS is working to keep children safe helping individuals and families become self-sufficient and providing safe refuge during disasters.

Department VISION

We care for the well-being and safety of Louisianas people.

Department VALUES

Treating all people with dignity compassion and respect while providing services with integrity.

This vacancy is located in Lafayette Parish Child Support Enforcement Office in Lafayette LA.

This position is responsible for the administration of the Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program within the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The goal of CSE is to ensure that parents fulfill their obligation to provide financial and medical support for their child/children.

Five years of experience in child support enforcement; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in child support enforcement; OR

A bachelors degree plus two years of experience in child support enforcement; OR

A masters degree plus one year of experience in child support enforcement.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Work includes processing applications and cases while maintaining a caseload of the highest complexity.
• Interprets and applies CSE policy and federal and state laws and regulations.
• Provides technical assistance in CSE program policies and procedures.
• Conducts formal case reviews to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Trains develops mentors and evaluates analysts and support staff.
• Serves as a backup to the supervisor and performs functional supervisory duties such as training organizing unit meetings and providing input to the supervisor.
• Works closely with judges court personnel district attorneys and sheriffs to provide services to families. Functions as the agency leader in court.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located in the Lafayette Parish Child Support Enforcement office in Lafayette LA.

Compensation: CSE Specialist position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER): $22.76/hour.

Appointment Type:This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.

Work Schedule: Typically work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

DCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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