Job Description

Position Summary

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The Child Support division of the Churchill County District Attorney's Office performs a vital function for our community, taking steps to help ensure custodial parents receive the child support payments due them from non-custodial parents. The work involved in locating the non-custodial parents and securing the child support payments requires an analytical mind and an ability to conduct research. You must be adept at working professionally and empathetically with people who are in difficult and stressful situations and who come from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds. You must have some proficiency with math skills and must possess strong computer skills. If you are bilingual in Spanish and English, that is a plus. Office support experience is required; legal or social service experience is helpful. At times, the work can be stressful. The results of these efforts, however, can be very rewarding.



A Child Support Caseworker handles a relatively heavy caseload and must be able to effectively carry out multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. The duties of the position include gathering and researching information for the purpose of establishing child support obligations, locating absent parents and establishing parentage, collecting and disbursing child support payments, answering questions from various entities about child support policies and procedures and appearing in Court as a witness in child support case matters.



If this describes you and if you want to be part of a team that makes a difference in people's lives and in our community, consider applying for the position of Child Support Caseworker.

Apply online at

https://www.churchillcounty.org/careers

by 11:59 PM on January 9, 2026. As a full-time, regular position, the person hired would be eligible for the County's comprehensive benefit package including enrollment in the PERS system (36.75% of salary) and employer paid health insurance, for a total benefit of $31,061,52 per year.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The sensitive nature, diversity and scope of responsibilities required by this level of legal support involve the frequent use of tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment in the specialized duties of child support. This class is distinguished from the Child Support Supervisor in that the latter is a supervisory classification.

Essential Functions

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This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance. Interviews complainants, defendants, witnesses and other interested parties to obtain and verify information and to locate persons and assets. Discusses, negotiates and establishes child support and arrears payments; negotiates settlements with clients and attorneys; prepares information for court appearances and assists civil attorneys as required. Explains family support laws and regulations to clients and others and assists clients in completing forms. Initiates correspondence to public and private organizations and local, state and federal agencies to obtain documentary evidence and other sensitive information. Conducts financial investigations using available resources to locate assets and to determine defendant's ability to pay support. Orders, prepares and processes legal documents such as summons, bench warrants, wage attachments, liens, default judgments, complaints, motions and orders; serves legal process papers. Prepares a variety of information and materials for trial, conferences, findings of fact and conclusions of law according to an attorney's directions; confers with attorneys. Composes reports, correspondence and other written materials. Prepares and updates case audits as required; ensures that accurate balances are reflected and reported to appropriate agencies. Monitors, maintains and updates case files; monitors compliance and initiates appropriate enforcement actions. Inputs and updates cases in the computer system with all actions taken. Files and scans documents, letters and related materials. Communicates in person, by telephone, or in writing with petitioners, respondents, out-of-state agencies, attorneys and local businesses to obtain and provide information. Develops and maintains contacts with other departments and agencies to obtain information; provides information and coordinates efforts. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team. May be required to testify in court. Dealing with difficult members of the public. Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Qualifications

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

High School diploma/GED; AND two (2) years of office support experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

Legal office terminology, processes, procedures and the format for legal documents. Use of specified computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or standard report generation. Business arithmetic. Business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials. Laws, rules, regulations, procedures, documents and terminology related to child support activities. Principles, methods and techniques of effective interviewing, negotiating and case management. Methods, techniques and resources of locating persons and investigative research. Record keeping principles and practices. Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.

Skill in:Making accurate arithmetic calculations. Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines. Reading, understanding, interpreting, applying and explaining technical laws and legal procedures. Analyzing information and situations and using sound independent judgment to make decisions and determine appropriate courses of action, including recommending legal actions. Organizing, managing and monitoring cases and maintaining accurate files, records and statistics. Using applicable legal office terminology, forms, documents and procedures in the course of the work. Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.

Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Nevada Driver's License. Notary Public in the State of Nevada or the ability to obtain one.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

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The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate over the telephone and in person.

Conditions of Employment

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable). Churchill County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

DISCLAIMER:

Churchill County provides benefits to regular employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time, regular positions (depending on job).

Most part time positions provide no benefits.

No Nevada state income tax

Retirement

Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada - Churchill County contributes 36.75% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement. Churchill County contributes 58.75% of an eligible Police Member's salary for retirement. Retirement benefits are available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will receive Social Security contributions and will not be enrolled in PERS.

Deferred Compensation Plans

Employees can also participate in the VOYA 457 deferred compensation plan, which is funded by the employee. This allows the employee to save money in pre-tax dollars toward retirement.

Cafeteria Health Coverage Plan

- Full-time employees' health insurance begins the first of the month after one month of employment. (Employees must work an average 30 or more hours per week on a regular basis to qualify for health insurance coverage.)



The county offers a "Cafeteria" health plan to full-time employees, which allows employees to pick and choose the best health plan for them and their family. The county offers three health plans - a base PPO plan with a $1,500 deductible, a "buy-up" PPO plan with a $750 deductible, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $2,700 deductible and a Health Savings Account (HSA), to which the county contributes $177 per month. In addition, the county also provides the following: a prescription plan, a dental plan, and a vision plan. The county currently contributes 100% of the employee premiums for the base PPO plan and the HDHP, as well as for the prescription, dental, and vision plans. Employees who elect dependent coverage pay 100% of the dependent premiums - employees can elect to have those premiums deducted in pre-tax dollars.

Vacation Leave

Full-time, regular county employees scheduled to work 40 hours per week accrue 8 hours per month of annual (vacation) leave per year. Part-time, regular county employees accrue annual (vacation) leave vacation at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked. Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service up to a maximum of 240 hours (30 days) per year. While on probation an employee is not granted vacation leave for the first six months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time and will be credited with 48 hours of vacation leave after six months of employment in their regular position.

Sick Leave

Full-time, regular county employees scheduled 10 hours of sick leave per month, with no maximum accrual. Part-time, regular employees accrue sick leave at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked.

HOLIDAYS -

Regular county employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per calendar year including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and Christmas Day. In addition, County employees are entitled to one floating holiday per year, to be used at a time agreed to by the employee and his or her supervisor. (Regular, part-time employees receive prorated holidays based on the number of hours normally worked.)

Tuition Reimbursement

Churchill County values it's employees and empowers all employees to enhance their skills by taking job-related college courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars. To that end, for regular employees the county has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $1,200 per year in educational expenses.