Child Support Enforcement Specialist (Lake Charles Region)

Summary

About This JobDepartment MISSIONTo protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.Department VISIONA future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.Department VALUESTreating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.This vacancy is located in the Calcasieu Parish Child Support Enforcement Office in Lake Charles, Louisiana.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.Minimum QualificationsFive years of experience in child support enforcement; ORSix years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in child support enforcement; ORA bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in child support enforcement; ORA master's degree plus one year of experience in child support enforcement.Experience SubstitutionEvery 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.Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job DutiesCompletes and processes new 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 DetailsThis vacancy is located in the Calcasieu Parish Child Support Enforcement office in Lake Charles, Louisiana.CSE Specialist position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER): $22.76/hour.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.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 shiftsLouisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.In accordance with state laws, selected candidates must pass the following checks before any final job offer will be made: Drug Test, Criminal Background, State Central Registry, and Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry.NOTE: The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).Must possess a valid driver's license & access to a personal vehicle before appointment.Contact InformationBrittney GunterDepartment of Children and Family ServicesBrittney.Gunter.DCFS@LA.GOVDCFS 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.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:Insurance CoverageMore information can be found at LeaveUp to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found at and LeaveState employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day,Mardi Gras,Good Friday,Memorial Day,Independence Day,Labor Day,Veteran's Day,Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.RetirementState Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their systemTeacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among other#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

About This JobDepartment MISSIONTo protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.Department VISIONA future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.Department VALUESTreating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.This vacancy is located in the Calcasieu Parish Child Support Enforcement Office in Lake Charles, Louisiana.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.Minimum QualificationsFive years of experience in child support enforcement; ORSix years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in child support enforcement; ORA bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in child support enforcement; ORA master's degree plus one year of experience in child support enforcement.Experience SubstitutionEvery 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.Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job DutiesCompletes and processes new 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 DetailsThis vacancy is located in the Calcasieu Parish Child Support Enforcement office in Lake Charles, Louisiana.CSE Specialist position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER): $22.76/hour.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.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 shiftsLouisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.In accordance with state laws, selected candidates must pass the following checks before any final job offer will be made: Drug Test, Criminal Background, State Central Registry, and Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry.NOTE: The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).Must possess a valid driver's license & access to a personal vehicle before appointment.Contact InformationBrittney GunterDepartment of Children and Family ServicesBrittney.Gunter.DCFS@LA.GOVDCFS 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.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:Insurance CoverageMore information can be found at LeaveUp to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found at and LeaveState employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day,Mardi Gras,Good Friday,Memorial Day,Independence Day,Labor Day,Veteran's Day,Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.RetirementState Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their systemTeacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among other#J-18808-Ljbffr