Washington State Department of Social and Health Services ยท 1 day ago
DSHS ESA Support Enforcement Technician
Spokane County, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a Support Enforcement Technician to join their Division of Child Support in Spokane. This role involves maintaining accurate case data, providing support to clients, and ensuring that financial and medical assistance is delivered effectively to families in need.
GovernmentHealth CareSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Enter, update, and maintain case data in the Support Enforcement Management System (SEMS), ensuring information is accurate and complete
Answer incoming calls, providing courteous, accurate, and timely information about child support services. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when assisting customers, coworkers, and partner agencies
Receive, log, and process mail, and other incoming documents following internal control procedures and timelines
Prepare and route outgoing mail, including legal and certified mailings, ensuring all required attachments are included
Review referrals and applications to determine paternity or adoption status, complete accurate case setup, and route cases to the correct staff or jurisdiction
Conduct paternity and locate actions by phone, in person, and through credit bureau and database searches to verify client information
Compile, prepare, and submit legal packets for administrative hearings; prepare and send hearing notices, continuances, and certified mailings
Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from clients, other DSHS professionals, county prosecutors, and other agencies, maintaining strict confidentiality
Receive, record, and process payments, documents, and mail; follow internal controls for deposits and ensure compliance with federal timelines
Operate imaging and indexing systems to electronically store and organize documents for efficient access and record-keeping
Participate as an active member of the Customer Service team by collaborating with coworkers, sharing workload coverage, and supporting shared goals
Coordinate with outside vendors to serve legal documents, resolve service issues, and provide timely updates to SEOs and CLOs
Perform other clerical duties as assigned to ensure the efficient flow of information and services of the division
Qualification
Required
Two years of college-level coursework
Two years of customer service-related experience in a program or service area involving research, investigation, auditing, reporting, administration, law enforcement, community relations, or a closely related field
Can meet the physical demands for this position: Frequently requires handling, lifting, and moving boxes of envelopes, full mail bins, and office recycle containers for mailing and shredding needs
Knowledge of Washington State's Child Support Program: Understands federal and state regulations, agency policies, and collection practices to support accurate case management and decision-making
Research and investigation skills: Uses professional skip-tracing techniques to locate individuals, and extracts, compiles, and manages confidential information from secure databases
Mail and records management: Follows established processes for receiving, scanning, distributing, and securing documents and payments
Customer service: Provides courteous, empathetic, and professional service to the public, even in emotionally charged situations
Organization: Balances multiple priorities, adheres to deadlines, and maintains thorough documentation
Attention to detail: Ensures accuracy when entering and maintaining complex data and records
Confidentiality: Handles sensitive client information responsibly and in accordance with law and policy
Communication: Clearly and respectfully exchanges information with diverse individuals by phone, in person, and in writing
Technical proficiency: Navigates multiple computer databases, imaging systems, and office equipment efficiently
Company
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services offers long-term care and behavioral health assistance to the community.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Candice Yi, MSW, LICSW
Deputy Chief Executive Officer/SCC
Charles Southerland
Chief Executive Officer
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