Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work is predominantly sedentary and requires minimal or negligible physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Distinguishing Features Differs from the Child Support Enforcement Specialist II class which involves quality assurance reviews, lead worker responsibilities, application of advanced skills in handling or assisting others in handling more difficult cases as well as assisting in the training and orientation of new staff. Interviews custodial parents to gather information and evidence to establish paternity and obtain court-ordered child or medical support. Locates absent parents and verifies employment status and other resources. Works with custodial parents in identifying putative fathers. Works with putative fathers to achieve voluntary acknowledgement of paternity.