Child Support Specialist

Under general supervision, Child Support Specialists conduct case assessments, investigations, and interviews with custodial and/or noncustodial parents and others to elicit factual information; determine support obligations; assist in preparing cases for court hearings; and enforce support orders. This is the journey level within the Child Support Specialist series. Incumbents perform the full range of activities to enforce child support laws and are expected to be fully proficient in the specific laws, policies, civil and criminal procedures, and processes required to establish and enforce child support cases. Minimum Qualifications Education: Completion of 15 semester or 22.5 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably in Sociology, Social Work, Business, Public Administration, Liberal Arts, Paralegal, Criminal Justice, or other related courses. Experience: One year as a Child Support Specialist (Entry) in Solano County or similar class in another agency, OR two years as a Child Support Assistant or comparable class in another agency. Licensing, Certification, and Registration Requirements Applicants may be required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C. All licenses, certificates, and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class. Veteran’s Preference Eligible veterans with at least 181 consecutive days of active duty and an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions receive five (5) points. Disabled veterans rated not less than 30% receive ten (10) points. Points are added to the combined score for competitive open examinations.

EEO / AA