Paternity Specialist
The Portage County Health & Human Services department is hiring a full-time Paternity Specialist to join the team.
Pay starts at $21.98 / hr
Summary of Position:
Under direction of the Child Support Supervisor, this position conducts establishment of paternity for non-marital children in Portage County pursuant to DCF 151 Wis. Administrative Code, federal regulations and state statutes. Duties include interviewing clients, scheduling and administering genetic testing, locating potential fathers, attending court hearings and other related paperwork in the paternity establishment process. This position also is responsible for case initiation of CARES/eWiSACWIS referrals and client applications.
What are some of the essential functions?
Conduct interview with unwed mother in order to pursue establishment of paternity including completing and signing of paternity affidavit. Record required interview responses in order to prepare legal documents for paternity. Enter information into the KIDS database. Obtain information from the attending physician in order to determine the conceptive period when necessary.
Conduct interview with the potential father to inform him of all steps in the paternity process.
Pursue appointment of Guardian ad Litem when a minor mother or minor alleged father is involved in paternity establishment.
Perform personal service of paternity documents on alleged father in office when requested. Explain Paternity Acknowledgement procedures and paternity establishment process.
Schedule genetic testing for parties upon request or court order.
Establish child support, medical coverage and determine any costs to be ordered, including birth expenses when appropriate. Set monthly repay amount on all costs.
Testify at court hearing when requested.
Meet with custodial parent in order to prepare required interstate documents and signing of documents in order to establish paternity. Mail out all paperwork to the corresponding State. Negotiate settlement with other states recognizing other state laws while continuing to act in the best interest of the State of Wisconsin.
Provide technical support to Economic Support Case Managers when requested.
What are the minimum qualifications?
High school diploma or equivalent.
Associate degree or training as a paralegal or legal secretary preferred.
A minimum of two years work experience involving family law and/or child support/paternity establishment experience.
Any combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Contact Human Resources at human.resources@co.portage.wi.org for a full position description.
Portage County offers an AWESOME benefit package for permanent employees working at least 20 hours/week, which includes the following;
Vacation – available on day one!
Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
Health insurance starting at $19.15 a paycheck!
Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
Flexible spending account
Dental insurance
State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan – County contribution of 6.9%!
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) – paid by the County
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/
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