Case Manager

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Community Access and Eligibility Division, is seeking a Child Support Case Manager (Child Support Recovery Officer) to help families of Iowa successfully navigate and understand the importance of providing both financial and emotional support for their children by building relationships with the parents to ensure they are successful.  If you have a passion for helping others, this job is for you! 

As a Case Manager with Child Support Services, you'll be responsible for complex case management, interacting with various community partners, and providing crucial support to families. You will encounter customers who may be reluctant to cooperate with Child Support so the ability to provide conflict resolution, while maintaining your composure is imperative. Overall, we're seeking someone who is positive, respectful, a quick learner and is passionate about supporting families throughout their journey.

Hours, Work Location and Requirements:

This position is in the Des Moines Child Support Office. This is a full-time opportunity, Monday – Friday with hours being from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Upon successful completion of the training period and with management approval, this position offers a hybrid work opportunity, working from home and office as scheduled. This position requires a driver’s license and the ability to travel on occasion.

This is not a remote position.

Job Duties:

• Performs complex case management for parents in need of paternity, medical and support establishment, modification of an existing order and maintenance of support orders.
• Communicates with a variety of community partners including human service agencies, employers, clerks of court, county sheriff, attorneys, and other entities to achieve the goals of the Child Support Program through phone calls, emails, and other written correspondence.
• Independently analyzes a variety of complex case situations and legal scenarios to determine the appropriate action to establish, maintain or modify support for families in and out of the state of Iowa.
• Uses Microsoft Office programs: (Excel, Word, Outlook) proficiently and has the aptitude to learn other computerized systems, including ICAR, which is critically important for success in this position.
• Comprehend and adhere to confidentiality provisions in the Code of Iowa.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with:

• Critical thinking skills and executing complex tasks independently.
• Customer service, including de-escalation of conflictual or adversarial situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication and report composition.
• Teamwork, collaboration, and consultation. 
• Managing multiple deadlines. 
• Extreme accuracy in mathematical calculations and timelines.

How to Apply:

For help creating a profile or entering your information, please go to the online Employment Application Guide. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to fully complete ALL employment and education fields within the online application. The application is the primary record for determining your eligibility for employment. We encourage you to attach a resume and cover letter. 

Additional Qualification Requirements:

This position requires the completion and successful passing of a level 5 FBI background check, including fingerprinting.

We have a great total compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for more details)
• Vacation Leave (96 hours/year)
• Sick Leave (144 hours/year)
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance ($20,000 paid by the State of Iowa)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

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Geographical Information:

• Office located in the heart of downtown Des Moines
• Within walking distance/quick driving of local restaurant options
• State paid parking
• Close to Casey’s Center and the downtown YMCA
• Connected to the skywalk system

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer
HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages foster youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS (HHS) system to apply. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).  

E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.