Child Support Agent II (631056-2949)

Job Opportunities Sheriff's Department Disqualifier The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. If you have student loans and you are selected for full-time employment with Halifax County, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans after you have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full-time by certain public service employers. The person in this position will provide designated services within the Child Support Enforcement Program to ensure that all non-custodial parents or legal guardians support their children to the extent each is financially able to do so. Work in this position includes establishing, enforcing and modifying child support orders by conducting interviews, explaining administrative and legal procedures to participants, and/or preparing cases for court hearings to include attending court, negotiating with participants and their attorney. Other responsibilities include report preparation and reconciliation, downloading, uploading, and printing documents using the eCourts site for all CSS actions as well as performing additional related duties as assigned to support the success of the Child Support Program. Requirements: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a four degree from a college or university and six months experience in eligibility, investigative, judiciary, or legal work that provides knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the work; OR an Associate’s degree in business administration, human resources, law enforcement, or closely related degree and two years of experience in eligibility, investigative, judiciary, or legal work that provides knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the work; OR graduation from high school and three years of experience eligibility, investigative, judiciary, or legal work that provides knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the work. Prefer applicants with strong verbal and written communication skills and personal computer knowledge and experience. Other requirements include possession of a driver’s license valid in the state of N.C. Note: In accordance with State mandates and the Halifax County Emergency Operations Plan, Halifax County Social Services staff are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff person is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter or Emergency Operations Center. Compensation: The hiring range for this position is $ 41,048 - $ 45,903. Halifax County provides a comprehensive employee benefits package, including membership in the N.C. Local Government Employees’ Retirement System. Application Requirements: An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107) and college transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume’ or other enclosed documents (i.e. “see resume” or “see attached”), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring. Apply To: Halifax County Human Resources Management 26 North King Street (next to the Historic Courthouse) Post Office Box 646 Halifax, North Carolina 27839-0646 Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io **Applicants That Do Not Meet the Full Qualification Requirements, May Be Offered a Trainee or Work/Against Appointment** (only for positions that are work against eligible) Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ncarca