Child Support Specialist II

Child Support Specialist II

Salary

$46,579.00 Annually

Location

Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

202300772

Department

CHILD SUPPORT

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. Youll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Description

Multiple Positions Available.

Join Chatham County Child Support as a Child Support Specialist II, where youll be responsible for establishing and enforcing orders for financial and medical child support and alimony, coordinating with legal and public organizations, and maintaining thorough documentation. If you have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with two years of relevant experience, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact on childrens lives.

Examples of Duties

• Establish, review, maintain, and enforce orders for financial and medical child support and alimony.
• Establish responsible parents child support and alimony obligations, enforce existing child support orders, and coordinate child support activities with legal, judicial, and public organizations.
• Receive and review cases to determine appropriate action and enter all case activity into the computer database.
• Determine the validity of paternity claims, conduct interviews with custodial and non-custodial parents, and verify income, employment, benefits, and insurance.
• Prepare financial worksheets and schedules based on the information gathered and propose a settlement for support and prepare and maintain all related documentation.
• Research databases to locate absent parents, assets, or information.
• Calculate support orders, past due amounts, and interest due on existing orders and determine and verify account balances.
• Perform financial audits to ensure proper distribution of payments, prepare and file requests for contempt of court, and refer cases for garnishments, liens, or reliefs of stay.
• Obtain, secure, and submit data to calculate support, support arrears, alimony, and distribution of funds for dependent children.
• Prepare and maintain all documentation for cases settled out of court, enter support orders into the computer system, and forward information to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare and maintain all documentation for court proceedings forwarded to the court for action.
• Testify in court, monitor the outcome of court actions, enter support orders into the computer system based on court recommendations, and forward information to appropriate personnel.
• Process support orders from other states, receive and review applications, and complete and process Uniform Interstate Family Support Act requests.
• Communicate with corresponding state agencies, gather and process support orders, documentation, and other information, conduct interviews, and prepare and maintain all related documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a related field, and
• At least two (2) years of experience involving interviewing and obtaining information from the public, case management, customer service, conducting financial calculations and/or transactions, or applying collection principles, gathering financial information, and scheduling payments; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects and materials up to ten (10) pounds.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute. Selected candidates will be required to complete clerical testing during the interview process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in case management or a high-volume customer service environment.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

CHATHAM COUNTY BENEFITS PLANS

Eligibility for benefits begins on your date of hire.

Full-time employees working a regular schedule of 30 or more hours per week are eligible for County benefits. Part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees are not eligible to participate in the County benefit plan. However, regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation and sick leave based on their schedule.

HEALTH - Employees have a choice between a high or low option point-of-service health plan for themselves, their spouse, and eligible dependent children.

VISION - The vision plan offers a comprehensive eye exam and options for frames, lenses, and contact lenses.

DENTAL - Employees may choose either the high or low dental plan option with two cleanings per year and periodic x-rays at no cost.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH CENTER - Employees and their spouses on the County's health plan have access to the Employee Health Center for physical and behavioral health services, health coaching, and lab services at no cost.

RETIREMENT - Chatham County provides a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with a five-year vesting period.

LIFE & DISABILITY - Long Term Disability and basic Life Insurance coverage are provided at no cost to employees. Employees may also purchase additional life coverage for themselves and their dependent family members.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Chatham County offers Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts through payroll deduction. The Medical FSA has a rollover feature equal to the annual Federal maximum.

WELLNESS PROGRAM - Chatham County provides a variety of wellness opportunities for employees, including a Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Management Program, Mobile Mammograms, Health Screenings, Flu Shots, Dietician Services, weight loss programs, reimbursements for gym memberships and participation in local races, education sessions, and more.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS - Employees may choose voluntary benefits such as Accident, Cancer, Short-Term Disability, and Whole Life Insurance products.

HOLIDAYS AND TIME OFF - Chatham County observes 12 paid holidays per year. Employees accrue 12 vacation days per year, with the accrual rate increasing with years of service, and 15 sick days per year.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - Annual merit increases, Cost of Living Adjustments, Longevity pay, Access to on-demand training, Career advancement opportunities, and Service awards.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the following supplemental questions. Information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I agree.
• No, I do not agree.

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Do you have an Associate Degree or higher in a related field?

• YES
• NO

03

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience involving interviewing and obtaining information from the public, case management, customer service, conducting financial calculations and/or transactions, or applying collection principles, gathering financial information, and scheduling payments documented on your application?

• YES
• NO

04

Do you understand that you must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects and materials up to ten (10) pounds?

• YES
• NO

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Do you understand that you must be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute, and that selected candidates will be required to complete clerical testing during the interview process?

• YES
• NO

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Employer Chatham County Government

Address 123 Abercorn St

Savannah, Georgia, 31401

Phone 912-652-7964

Website https://chathamcountyga.gov