Child Support Officer

Otter Tail County • Fergus Falls, MN • 2h ago

Otter Tail County is now accepting applications for a full-time Child Support Officer. The Child Support Officer position, under general supervision, performs child support functions related to magistrate and district court hearings, court referrals and judgment actions, establishes and enforces child support orders for public assistance and non-public assistance clients; determines location of absent parents; interviews parents/adults to establish paternity, explains rights and obligations; works closely with the county attorney, court administrators, local attorneys, other county workers, employers, and a variety of other resource personnel; testifies in court proceedings; and maintains all necessary and legal documentation. Applications for this position will be accepted until 4:30pm on June 2, 2026. Examples of Duties: Initiate action to establish court orders for child support, medical support, and care costs. Remain up to date on all changes in child support statues, case laws, policies, and procedures. Interpret court orders for enforcement by considering location of parties involved, where original order was entered, availability of enforceable court order, and whether paternity has been established. Educate the public about the child support program. Collect DNA samples and record genetic test results. Gather information, analyze finances, calculate and recommend amount of child support, medical support, and childcare costs according to guidelines for paternity, establishment, modification, motion to set, and contempt in the expedited process or district court. Prepare pleadings, motions, and affidavits. E-file documents. Draft proposed court orders for approval by County Attorney, Child Support Magistrate and/or District Court Judge. Attend hearings and testify in court proceedings. Reviews orders drafted by individual parties and private attorneys to ensure all required elements are included in the order. Review judicial orders for accuracy and enters court order in PRISM. Refer appropriate cases to the County Attorney with recommendation for legal action on paternity, establishment, modification, and contempt cases. Monitor cases and contact absent parents, employers, etc. to resolve delinquent payments and determine further legal action. Maintain cases using computer systems including PRISM, MMIS, MAXIS, MEC2, MGA, Odyssey e-filing system, Caseworks, Microsoft Word and electronic mail. Maintains a close working relationship with County Attorney, private attorneys, court administration, and other county workers. Administrative tasks o Attend staff meetings as scheduled. o Attend conferences as scheduled or agreed upon with supervisor. o Attend trainings as related to job responsibilities. o Complete documentation, timesheets, and employee records in a timely manner. o Communicate schedule changes with supervisor. o Utilize the status (In/Out) Board consistently to keep agency staff aware of availability o Utilize Prism as the case management system, including time documentation, case notes, documents and other systems as applicable. May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan. Perform other duties as assigned. Supplemental Information: This position is regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00a -4:30p. The 2026 starting salary for this position is $23.97, depending on qualifications, with career advancement to $38.51. The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalists will be invited to interview. Prior to hire, finalists will be required to pass a background investigation. A standard 12 month probationary period applies. How to Apply To apply for this position, go to: https://ottertailcounty.gov/jobs/. On-line applications are stored on a secure site. Only you and authorized employees of Otter Tail County have access to the information submitted. When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history. Failure to do so may render your application incomplete. Veterans Preference Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference. Background Investigation All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may include, but are not limited to, gathering information from the following sources: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant. Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the @type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment. Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace. Otter Tail County does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex (pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, or genetic information. Equal Opportunity Employer

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