Child Support Services Agent Supervisor

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Department of Human Services

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Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgias most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency independence and protect Georgias vulnerable children and adults.

Start your career in public service.The DHS Division ofChild SupportServices (DCSS)is seekingcandidates to fillthe positionof Child Support Services Agent Supervisor this position will report to the Manager Child Support Services. This position is located in Augusta GA (Richmond County).

What we offer.Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan and 457 plan 13 paid holidays vacation & sick leave medical dental vision long/short-term care life insurance and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position(s).

Under direct supervisionestablishesand enforces child support obligations of responsible parents. Coordinates child supportactivities with legaljudicialand public organizations.

Job Description (General Summary): DCSS is the division within DHS that enhances the well-being of children by locating non-custodial parents; establishing paternity and support orders; enforcing and modifying support obligations; and collecting and distributing child support payments. This program promotes parent accountability and self-sufficiency while reducing the public responsibility for providing financial and medical support to children. DCSS also administers several outreach programs to include but not limited to Fatherhood Prison Re-Entry and Parental Accountability Court. All of these outreach initiatives are devoted to increasing non-custodial parental involvement in the childs life.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage casework functions within the Child Support Services office or unit.
• Interprets and apply state federal and agency laws rules policies and procedures and assists staff with sensitive and complex cases.
• Provides human resources management direction to assigned staff.
• Performs administrative assignments as required for the efficient operation of unit.
• Coordinates and participates in local and statewide projects as requested.
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned by manager director or leadership team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of direct job-related experience which includes two (2) years in a lead worker team leader or supervisory role.

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• Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Child Support Services Agent 3 (SST062)

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• One (1) year of experience at the lower level Child Support Services Agent 4 (SST063) or position equivalent.

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For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit

Employment Information:

• DHS is an equal opportunity employer.

• Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rulesregardingsalary.

• If yourequireaccommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) email the request by the closing date of this announcement to:.

• The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening education verification reference motor vehicle records and criminal background checks.

• DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE).

• DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree(s) diploma licensure etc.

• As an employee of DHSin the event ofan identified emergency you may berequired as a term and condition of employment toassistin meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has beenidentified.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex religion age disability or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.