CSE Specialist-Hybrid Work Model

Job Number: 602
Salary: $23.73 - $35.61
Department/Office: Human Services
Division: Community & Child Support Services
Location: 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora, CO, 80012
Job Type : Hourly Full-Time
Posting Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 08/26/2026

* This posting has been reopened, and if you have already applied, you are still being considered and will not be able to apply to this posting again.*

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

Our Mission: Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence, and stability of individuals and families.

Our Vision: To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach)

ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design, continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long term stability and sustainability.

The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse and building strong communities.

"Applicant must list job duties for each previous position. Applications missing this information will not be considered, and a résumé alone is not sufficient.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The Child Support Services Specialist is responsible for moving the child support case forward from establishment of the child support order, to enforcement and modification of the child support order. Performs a variety of paraprofessional legal work authorized by Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. Provides services relating to the establishment of paternity, the review and modification of a child support order, enforcement and collection of child support, foster care and medical support obligations. This position manages a large caseload, which includes but is not limited to, assisting families in problem solving to help them achieve self-sufficiency.

DUTIES:

• Interview customers, in person and via phone, to obtain non-custodial parent information including the identity of the non-custodial parent, determine the existence of court orders, the location of the non-custodial parent and their available assets. Obtain further information utilizing existing resources and locate parents through the Department of Labor, post office, credit bureau, Department of Corrections, and the internet.
• Explain in detail the child support program including procedures for establishing a paternity case using the judicial process or Administrative process and procedures for establishing a child support order by reviewing financial information.
• Preparation of stipulations, contempts, modifications, motions, summons, subpoenas and other documents required to establish court ordered child support and paternity. Documents including, but not limited to memoranda, correspondence, pleadings, motions, orders, affidavits and notices, default judgments, garnishments, contracts and licenses. Prepare documents for Attorney review.
• Obtain and determine ability to pay child support based on Colorado Child Support Guidelines, negotiate settlements and analyze financial affidavits, negotiate stipulations for current child support and child support arrears.
• Responsible for the enforcement of the child support order by researching and pulling Department of Labor records, Department of Motor Vehicle records, and Department of Corrections records.
• Responsible for verifying the current child support and the child support arrears are correct before putting up a child support ledger and moving case on to the enforcement unit.
• Determines and utilizes appropriate legal enforcement remedies including but not limited to; contempt citations, judgments, income assignments, bank garnishments, liens, driver’s license suspension, income tax certification, professional license suspension, recreational license suspension, and credit reporting.
• Systematically researching, recording, reporting, analyzing, and interpreting court orders to determine child support amount due using all relevant financial and legal documents, and payment records to calculate child support arrears.
• Prepares documentation and cases for presentation in court hearings. Initiates and receives communications both written and verbal, to and from applicants/customers, district courts, attorneys, other Child Support Services units, and public and private agencies.
• Discusses and makes recommendations to IV-D attorneys by organizing case files to include all related documents and worksheets for attorneys such as summons, subpoenas, genetic test results, affidavits and motions and testifies when needed at judicial and administrative hearings.
• Assist attorneys in docket preparation for court hearings for modifications of child support and contempt citations.
• Maintaining, monitoring, and updating of Automated Child Support Enforcement System (ACSES) and Electronic Document Management System on a daily basis with pertinent case information.
• Arrange for proper service of process including, but not limited to, preparation of subpoenas, writ of garnishment with notice of exemption and pending levy, and contempts; follow up to confirm service and preparation and submission of proof of service on all Affidavits of Service.
• Schedules and monitors genetic testing of the parties to correctly establish a child support order using the judicial process or Administrative process. Enters confidential information from COVIS, (Colorado Office of Vital Statistics).

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Knowledge of child support laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of court procedures, documents, legal terminology, methods of manual and automated enforcement, and establishment.
• Knowledge of TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy Families) and Foster Care rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of personal computer word and data processing, use of computer calendars, email systems and of general office equipment.
• The ability to utilize all appropriate software, technology, and resources including, but not limited to, Automated Child Support Enforcement System (ACSES), Word, Excel, Legal Math, Department of Labor, Department of Motor Vehicle, ICON, Internet, CBMS, Trails, COVIS and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to prepare correspondence and written information on cases.
• Ability to plan and organize workload and objectives.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to interpret and understand financial data and to determine the terms of an order and repayment of child support arrears.
• Skilled in interviewing, obtaining sensitive information, and negotiating settlements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other employees, elected officials, professional representatives, clients, the court, other counsel, supervisors, and the general public. Ability to form effective and efficient collaborations.
• Ability to process factual information effectively and to apply it to the case at hand.
• Ability to work effectively and in a timely manner when faced with a high volume of work, multiple deadlines, frequent interruptions and dealing with difficult individuals.
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills, working with hostile or distraught customers.
• Ability to work both independently, as a team member and possess initiative and leadership

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years’ experience in the Legal field (Courts, Probation, Paralegal, Child Support Enforcement) and/or Human Services or other position that requires legal/court knowledge.
• Child Support Enforcement experience is preferred.

Additional experience as described above may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. Additional years of education may substitute for up to two (2) of the three (3) years of required experience. 30 semester credit hours is equivalent for one year of college and or one year of experience. Note, to be considered for this substitution you must list the completed credit hours on your application if you did not complete a degree.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
• Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 50% of the time sitting and, 50% either standing or walking
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls, or pushes up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls, and crouches while performing office duties
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone
• Constant use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer equipment.

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

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** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.