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Patricia L. Sims

Lawton,OK

Summary

Diligent Child Support Specialist with 39 years of experience in detailed calculation of child support balances and distribution of child payments pursuant to support orders. Adaptable and dependable professional talented at preparing legal documents, and locating non-custodial parents. In-depth knowledge of family court functions and legal processes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Work History

Child Support Specialist IV

Department Of Human Services
  • Calculated child support obligations and debts to initiate collection actions.
  • Collaborated with legal professionals to prepare court documents and present evidence supporting child support orders during hearings.
  • Established efficient tracking systems that led to successful collection efforts on delinquent accounts, improving overall agency performance metrics.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality while managing sensitive information related to clients'' personal lives and finances.
  • Calculated child support obligations and debts.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Evaluated and improved case management techniques, streamlining workflow processes to increase overall efficiency within the department.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Criminal Justice

Cameron University
Lawton, Oklahoma
07.1994

Skills

  • Case analysis
  • Policy Knowledge
  • Assertiveness
  • Courtroom appearances
  • Case file preparation

Accomplishments

  • Served as Adjunct Faculty for Oklahoma Child Support Services
  • Prior Certified Oklahoma Child Support Specialist.
  • Documented and resolved Finance Issues which led to monthly payments for Oklahoma Families.
  • Supervised team of 3 team members.
  • Achieved 100% Finance Audits of child support payments by completing distribution of child support with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Child Support Specialist IV

Department Of Human Services

Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Criminal Justice

Cameron University
Patricia L. Sims