Clerical Specialist and Family Services

DIVISION Child Support SUPERVISOR Chris Habersack

BASE RATE $15.65 per hour

APPLICATION Current employees use Internal Application Form. Others use Medina County Employment Application. Medina County JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under the direction of the Unit Supervisor as assigned: the clerical specialist duties may consist of: scheduling hearings, typing, proofreading, correcting various Administrative or Court documents, copying, scanning, faxing, distribution of correspondence, mailing documents, maintaining a tickle system, client interaction (telephone and in person), correspondence with third parties, maintaining excel spreadsheets, payment processing, payment analysis, organization and maintenance of case records, opens, closes and updates files, certifies orders and payment histories.

Other duties as assigned.

* Specific functions will be designated by Unit assignment but may include any of the following*

1. Is familiar with and functions in accordance with the classification specifications and agency policies and procedures.

2. Presents self in a professional and culturally sensitive manner to co-workers, staff, other agency personnel and the public.

3. Returns phone calls and correspondence in a timely manner, adhering to agency policy and time frames.

4. Gathers information for statistical reports.

5. Completes special projects as assigned by the supervisor and/or administrator.

6. Copies, distributes and mails documents and maintains a tickle system to track various objection periods and timely responses.

7. Creates and keeps the Administrative Case Docket current with additions, updates and assignment of new case numbers; functions as Clerk of administrative records, opens, closes and updates same; certifies copies of Administrative Orders.

8. Types and prepares, from rough written copy or oral instructions, documents for the Administrative Hearing Officers including Findings and Recommendations, Administrative Hearing Decisions, Administrative Paternity and Child Support Orders, various other administrative orders, correspondence and reports and other documents as needed. Proofs copy and makes corrections.

9. Schedules administrative support hearings: types and mails notices of hearing by proper mail method, enters information on the Hearing Officer’s calendar.

10. Responsible for word processing and typing of all documents, journal entries, correspondence and petitions necessary for the agency to operate under local, state and federal requirements.

11. Performs routine clerical functions such as filing, copying, mailing documents, answers, screens and directs calls, takes messages, greets visitors, retrieves and enters data on a computer, maintains records, copies, collates and distributes memos and policies.

12. Serves as point-of-contact regarding payment questions. Responsible to answer payment questions from clients and employers, research payment problems and work with appropriate staff to resolve issues.

13. Responsible to take child support payments, balance, and close system batches on a daily basis. Runs payment histories as requested by clients, agency personnel, Prosecutors’ Office, courts, and other social service agencies as needed.

14. Assists with ordering, coordinating and distribution of supplies. Assists as needed with the pick-up, distribution, collection and postage of all building mail.

15. Responsible for reception duties such as greeting the public, answering questions and/or obtaining help if needed, scanning documents into the imaging system.

16. Works with support officers, supervisors, and administrator in enforcement of support orders.

17. Provides unit coverage as scheduled or when needed

18. Attends meetings and trainings as needed. Co-employees shall assist in the training of new employees as the employer determines necessary and practical for the efficient operation of the department.

19. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to job duties.

20. Collects and drops off agency mail at the post office and other county locations using the agency vehicle or…