CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST II

This is a position specific recruitment for Talbot County Department of Social Services.

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Talbot County Department of Social Services

301 Bay Street

Easton MD 21601

This office is approximately 60 miles from the Baltimore/DC metro areas.

This position analyzes in-state and out-of-state child support cases and provides location, establishment, enforcement, and fiscal services to child support customers in accordance with Federal, State and local child support policies, procedures and guidelines. The position negotiates agreements for child support payments and health insurance coverage; establishes paternity, investigates and enforces the timely collection of regular child support payments and/or arrearages as well as medical support orders.

Education: An Associate of Arts degree in social services, human services, legal studies, public administration, or similar fields of study from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Eighteen months of experience investigating and analyzing child support cases and initiating appropriate actions to establish, maintain and enforce support payments for dependent children in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations.

Notes:

1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required education.

2. A Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, legal studies, public administration or similar fields of study from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required education and one year of the required experience.

3. Experience investigating and analyzing child support cases and initiating appropriate actions to establish, maintain or enforce support payments for dependent children in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations may be substituted for the required education on a year-for- year basis.

4. Experience determining eligibility for government assistance programs may be substituted for one year of the specific program experience.

Limited to candidates willing to accept employment in Talbot County in Easton, MD.

This office is approximately 60 miles from the Baltimore/DC metro areas.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  The assessment will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience relating to the requirements of the position.  Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list as Best Qualified for at least one year. 

If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate your salary will be determined in accordance with the State of Maryland Salary Guidelines.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Pam Wilkinson, Talbot County Department of Social Services at 410-770-8857.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. Applications not identifying minimum qualifications and education will not be considered. This office, with your approval will verify your prior applicable work experience. In order to receive full consideration for time worked, please complete dates of employment in its entirety and identify number of hours worked for each entity.  College transcripts are not required for the review of your application, and do not need to be forwarded.  Please clearly indicate your college degree and majors on your application. If selected for an interview, you will be required to bring an official transcript with you.  For all foreign education obtained outside of the U. S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service if selected for an interview.      

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred; however, the paper application may be submitted to Pam Wilkinson, Talbot County Department of Social Services, 301 Bay Street, Easton, MD 21601.  The paper application must be received by 4:30 p.m. close of business, on the closing date of this recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.  Please do not submit unsolicited information.  

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay  

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.  

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.  

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.