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Employment
Join Our Team!
Its our mission here at Western Prairie Human Services to be a person centered agency that
partners with and empowers individuals and families, and promotes safe, healthy communities.
Job Postings
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Western Prairie Human Services, an Equal Opportunity Employer,
is currently accepting applications for the following positions...
We are seeking a Child Support Officer to join our team. This position is located in our Elbow Lake, MN office. This role is pivotal in performing a variety of duties involved in establishing and enforcing child support obligations, locating absent parents and establishing paternity. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we invite you to apply for the Child Support Officer position at Western Prairie Human Services today!
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Education
Associates/Technical degree with coursework in human services, criminal justice, business administration, or related field and some (1-3 years) experience in support enforcement and collections, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Responsibilities
•Performs paralegal functions related to administrative hearings, court referrals and judgment actions.
•Establishes and enforces child support orders for public assistance and non-public assistance clients using the administrative process forum.
•Aids in the location of absent parents; interviews mothers and alleged father(s) to establish paternity, explains rights and obligations and initiates necessary legal actions.
•Works closely with the County Attorney, child support magistrates, court administrators, local attorneys, income maintenance and social service staff, employers, and a variety of other resource personnel. Other duties assigned.
Requirements.
•Strong understanding of child support practices and policies is highly desirable.
•Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
•Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
•Experience in crisis management and conflict resolution is a plus
.•Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
This is a full-time position, non-exempt, union position. Anticipated beginning pay is $28.61-$39.60 per hour. An array of benefits are offered. Intermittent and remote work schedule may be available after probation period. To be considered for an interview an application is required. Applications will be accepted until March 31st. Contact Western Prairie Human Resources at 320-685.8200 for assistance. Applications may also be picked up at our Elbow Lake or Glenwood office.
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Completed applications can be emailed to: employment@wphsmn.gov
We offer our full time employees an array of benefits
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401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule
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Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time
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Paid time off Paid training Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Personal days Snow days PERA