Intake Child Support Technician II at City and County of Denver

About Our JobIntake Child Support Technician II With competitive pay great benefits and endless opportunities working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you and those who benefit from your passion skills and expertise. Join our diverse inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver Denver.What We OfferThe City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $23.33 and $29.16. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:A guaranteed life-long monthly pension once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement Plan140 hours of PTO earned within first year 12 paid holidays 1 personal holiday 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateLocation & ScheduleThe City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed at a city site and/or in the field 3 days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days. Employees may be required to work up to 5 days in office depending on business need and/or performance.Who We Are & What Youll DoAt Denver Human Services (DHS) we envision a healthy community where people are connected supported safe and well. One in three people in Denver turn to DHS for support at all stages of life. Our employees help children at-risk adults families and individuals navigate social and economic pressures by connecting them to services and experts who support their overall well-being.The Child Support Services (CSS) Division of Denver Human Services is currently seeking highly skilled applicants for the position of Intake Child Support Technician II. Child Support Services (CSS) partners with federal state tribal and local governments and others to promote parental responsibility so that children receive support from both parents even when they live in separate households. Nationally the child support program is one of the largest income-support programs for families contributing money to family budgets to help pay for the basics: shelter food childcare transportation and school clothes. Child support makes a big difference to children. We strive to provide family centered services and are incorporating innovative strategies that improve the reliability of child support payments.CSS VisionThe vision of Child Support Services is to help build a world where children can count on their parents for the support and love that they need to be healthy and successful. CSS will put children first by both parents assuming responsibility for the economic and social well-being health and stability of their children. We recognize that children benefit from positive ongoing relationships with both parents.Diversity in the City The City and County of Denver is committed to cultivating a culture of equity diversity and inclusion. This commitment is woven into our values and belief that we are strongest when we embrace and celebrate our differences. We aim to have employees who are as diverse as our residents with different perspectives and unique ways of thinking. If you share these values and our enthusiasm for equity we encourage you to apply to join our team.Specifically as an Intake Child Support Technician II you will:Receive and review referrals from a variety of sources and determines the next appropriate steps needed to initiate a child support case/s.Conduct intake interviews to assist clients with child support applications gather information and documentation and answer questions related to the child support process.Perform research and investigative work to collect necessary information and documentation not provided in the intake interviews and gathering any remaining relevant information and all necessary case documentation.Enters and maintain client records in various databases ranging from updating demographic information maintaining a caseload and transferring cases from Intake within the designated timeframes.Reviews case information including existing court orders and minutes to determine appropriate legal action.Work with Assistance Program employees at Human Services to sanction benefits when clients are nonresponsive.Determine the status of a case and transfers it accordingly for child support orders to be established enforced or modified.Maintain and process the mandatory referred referrals and cases as their primary caseload as these cases often have more complexities that require a deeper ability to critically think through problems.Maintain and process the Intergovernmental referrals and cases as these cases often have more complexities that require a deeper ability to critically think through problems and require collaboration with state INASST team division liaison other states and parties.On occasion may be required to process special assignment referrals as these cases often have more complexities that require a deeper ability to critically think through problems expedited timeframe and may require collaboration with other teams division liaison other counties and parties.Hold a smaller web referred case split to maintain the continuity of work.Hold a smaller non-referred applications and cases to maintain the continuity of work.Master case initiation and interviewing to provide SME TA support to Tech Is partners and stakeholders.Collaborate and maintain partnerships for any changes in work processes that may impact IVA and IVD. Responding to a variety of questions explaining policies procedures and processes and providing child support related information to various stakeholders and partners.Provide support in managing work distribution of work maintenance and upkeep specific to Intake. May look like: Assisting CSA with SharePoint referral database referral entry coverage audit and clean-up of database when needed.Draft review and collaborates with team division stakeholders and partners relating to teams documents. Including IVA or IVD process changes and updates relating to declarations letters desk aids and team training materials. Maintaining the upkeep of Intake documents in SharePoint and the teams applications.Assist and lead team trainings when needed providing team refreshers and updates involving the Intake process or changes.Maintain flexibility in role and work in supporting various teams when needed as work and division evolves.Performs other related duties as assigned.Designated workplace will include the primary locations including the Castro building and Welcome Center and with supervisor approval neighborhood resource site/s.Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor.Any one position may not include all the duties listed. However the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above.What Youll BringWe value diversity of ethnicity race socioeconomic status sexual identity gender religion language ability and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. Youll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself your work the people around you and Denver to the next level.Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience skills and characteristics:Bilingual preferred. Able to read write and speak proficiently in both Spanish and English.Minimum of two years of a high-volume customer service and caseload experience.Experience with ACSES and CBMS systems.Experience managing caseload in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.Experience collecting with interviewing customers collecting protected personal information from a diverse customer base.Knowledge of legal research techniques and civil investigation procedures sufficient to be able to determine relevant information locate reference material compile and analyze appropriate information and formulate logical recommendations.Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook Word Excel) and Microsoft Teams.Skilled in the use of computer software including word processing spreadsheet document management electronic mail and database programs.Excellent critical thinking and time management abilities.Previous experience in high-pressure quality-oriented professional settings.Self-motivated and highly organized.Solution-oriented approach and commitment to making a difference.Positive professional and proactive attitude.Adaptable to change and open to innovative work processes.Required Minimum QualificationsEducation requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED HiSET or TASC Certificate.Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of experience performing child support initiation enforcement collections investigations case management or a related field.Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.License/Certifications: None.Application DeadlineThis position is expected to stay open until December 21. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than December 21 at 11:59 PM.About Everything ElseJob ProfileCS2901 Child Support Technician IITo view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.Position TypeUnlimitedPosition Salary Range$23.33 - $35.00Target PayAlthough the full range is posted our expected hiring range is between $23.33 and $29.16.AgencyDenver Human ServicesRedeployment during Citywide EmergenciesCity and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.It is your right to access oral or written language assistance sign language interpretation real-time captioning via CART or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you please contact with three business days notice.Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.For information about right to work click here for English or here for Spanish.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Change Management,API,ABAP,Facility Management,Games,Claims Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 23 - 29