Child Support Officer Jobs
A Child Support Officer plays a crucial role in the social service industry by ensuring the enforcement of child support orders. They are responsible for locating parents, establishing paternity, and setting up payment processes for child support. They also investigate and handle cases of non-payment, working with other social service agencies, and the court system to ensure children receive the financial support they are legally entitled to. Child Support Officers are expected to keep accurate records, maintain case files, and conduct regular reviews of support orders to ensure they are still appropriate.
The role requires strong interpersonal skills, good judgement and decision-making abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of family law, particularly pertaining to child support, is crucial. A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field is typically required. Some roles may require certification such as Certified Child Support Professional (CCSP) from the National Child Support Enforcement Association. Prior to becoming a Child Support Officer, individuals may have roles such as a Case Worker, Child Advocate, or Family Service Worker to gain experience in the field.
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...
Child Support Investigator (Prosecuting Attorney) - Control No.: 2508-4000-0000-0000
- MI
- 1 day ago
- MI
- 1 day ago
: Under general supervision from Office Manager and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Child Support Division, handles service of process of court documents at different locations, including...
The Department of Community Resources (DCR) through its Community Resource Center, supports the core departments of Mecklenburg County Health and Human Services (HHS) in doing their business through...
The Department of Community Resources (DCR) through its Community Resource Center, supports the core departments of Mecklenburg County Health and Human Services (HHS) in doing their business through...
$3,833.33 Per Month Position range in Bell County $3,609.00 - $6,625.00 Per Month OAG - Child Support | Child Support Officer II | 25-0766 ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS Occupation: Detectives and Criminal...
OAG (Internal) Child Support Child Support Officer III 25-0767 OAG Employees Only
- Temple, TX
- 1 day ago
- Temple, TX
- 1 day ago
$4,128.08 Per Month Position range in Bell County $3,609.00 - $6,625.00 Per Month OAG (Internal) Child Support | Child Support Officer III| 25-0767 | OAG Employees Only ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS Occupation...
OAG (Internal) Child Support Child Support Officer V 25-0746 OAG Employees Only
- Georgetown, TX
- 1 day ago
- Georgetown, TX
- 1 day ago
$4,900.42 Per Month Position range in Williamson County $4,935.00 - $6,718.00 Per Month OAG (Internal) Child Support | Child Support Officer V | 25-0746 | OAG Employees Only ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS...
Nice to Have Qualifications: Completed degree in human services, humanities, social sciences or paralegal/legal assistant....
Child Support Specialist Trainee-Human Services-Bureau for Child Support Enforcement-Cabell Co.
- WV
- 2 days ago
- WV
- 2 days ago
Child Support Specialist Trainee-Human Services-Bureau for Child Support Enforcement-Cabell Co. This listing closes on 9/6/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)....
Child Support Specialist 1-Human Services-Bureau for Child Support Enforcement-Cabell Co.
- WV
- 2 days ago
- WV
- 2 days ago
Child Support Specialist 1-Human Services-Bureau for Child Support Enforcement-Cabell Co. This listing closes on 9/6/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)....
Child Support Specialist Trainee-Human Services-Bureau for Child Support Enforcement-Mercer Co.
- WV
- 2 days ago
- WV
- 2 days ago
Child Support Specialist Trainee-Human Services-Bureau for Child Support Enforcement-Mercer Co. This listing closes on 9/6/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)....
Child Support Specialist 1-Human Services-BCSE-Bureau for Child Support Enforcement-Mercer Co.
- WV
- 2 days ago
- WV
- 2 days ago
Child Support Specialist 1-Human Services-BCSE-Bureau for Child Support Enforcement-Mercer Co. This listing closes on 9/6/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)....
Child Support Specialist 1 - Human Services - BCSE - Kanawha Co. This listing closes on 9/6/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)....
comparable to the Child Support Officer I class in a "family support" setting....
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Contacts or interviews parents, witnesses, employers, social service agencies, other child support agencies, and other government agencies to obtain necessary information to explain...
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Child Support Officers offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Child Support Officer position
- Discretion
- Social Services
- Human Services
- Criminal Justice
- Corrections
- Trauma
- Law Enforcement
- Case Management
- Crisis Management
- Mediation
- Counseling
- Word Processing
- File Management
- Business Administration
- Drug Testing
- Resolution
- Liaison
- Health Care
- Business Correspondence
- Referrals
- Closing
- Recordkeeping
- General Office Duties
- Interviewing
- Background Checks
- Implementation
- Prioritizing
- Auditing
- Negotiation
- Documentation
- Typing
- Education Experience
- Telephone Skills
- Investigation
- Mentoring
- Data Entry
- Collaboration
- Budgets
- Bachelor's Degree
- Policy Development
- Filing
- Spanish
- Regulations
- Bilingual
- Research Skills
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Communication Skills
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