List of Courses

TitleDescriptionWho Should AttendLength
Web-Talk This 2 hour seminar is transmitted to listeners using telephone conference-calling technology in a format similar to a radio talk show. Professionally trained broadcast personnel work with child support experts to address topics of interest and moderate discussion. Listeners engage in discussion by calling in to ask questions and make comments. 2 hours Edit
IV-D Theory for New Hires Recommended within the first year of employment for new OCSS, CWA, AOC, and local judicial staff (including IV-D child support attorneys) who have not attended New Hire Training, this intensive five-day course focuses on the statutes, regulations, and judicial rules that form the foundation of New Jersey's Title IV-D CSE Program. The course does not include instruction on the system components of the State automated child support system. The course provides training in the skills required for basic day-to-day operations: case initiation, locate, establishment of paternity and support orders, enforcement, financials, modification and transfer, interstate cases, case closure, interviewing, and customer service. First-year child support staff who have not attended New Hire Training. 30 hours
UIFSA Attorney Workshop This workshop, open to attorneys only, gives participants an opportunity to discuss current interstate and international child support case law. New Jersey cases will provide a focal point for discussion. The session also provides an opportunity for attorneys to bring in their own challenging cases for group discussion. Attorneys involved with UIFSA and other types of interstate and international child support cases under the Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Program in New Jersey. 6 hours
NJKiDS Family Training (Formerly Boot Camp) Refresher on NJKiDS Family Screens and Activities. This course was previously offered as a Boot Camp during the NJKiDS Implementation. Family Staff 6 hours
NJKiDS Financials Training (Formerly Boot Camp) Refresher on NJKiDS Financials Screens and Activities. This course was previously offered as a Boot Camp during the NJKiDS Implementation. Financials Staff Only 6 hours
NJKiDS CWA Training (Formerly Boot Camp) Detailed instruction on NJKiDS screens and activities for CWA staff. This course was previously offered as a Boot Camp during the NJKiDS Implementation. CWA Staff 6 hours
Manager's Training, BI Portal This 3 hour class demonstrates the use of the NJKiDS reporting tool, BI Portal, and reviews reports accessed through various NJKiDS screens. Managers 3 hours
NJKiDS Financials for Non-Financial Staff Training (Formerly Boot Camp) Detailed instruction on NJKiDS Financials Screens and Activities accessed by staff from all agencies. This course was previously offered as a Boot Camp during the NJKiDS Implementation. All Staff 6 hours
NJKiDS Probation Training (Formerly Boot Camp) Refresher on NJKiDS Probation Screens and Activities. This course was previously offered as a Boot Camp during the NJKiDS Implementation. Probation Staff 6 hours
NJKiDS Probation UIFSA Training (Formerly Boot Camp) Refresher on NJKiDS UIFSA Screens and Activities for Probation UIFSA Staff. This course was previously offered as a Boot Camp during the NJKiDS Implementation. Probation UIFSA Staff Only 6 hours
NJKiDS CWA UIFSA Training (Formerly Boot Camp) Refresher on NJKiDS UIFSA Screens and Activities for CWA UIFSA Staff. This course was previously offered as a Boot Camp during the NJKiDS Implementation. CWA UIFSA Staff Only 6 hours
NJKiDS Family UIFSA Training (Formerly Boot Camp) Refresher on basic NJKiDS functions related to new UIFSA cases for Family UIFSA Staff. This course was previously offered as a Boot Camp during the NJKiDS Implementation. Family UIFSA Staff Only 6 hours
Law Clerk Refresher for Family Law Clerks Only Mandatory,computer-based training on the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines. Family Law Clerks Only 6 hours
NJKiDS CWA Fiscals Training A high-level overview of the NKJiDS financial process as it relates to CWA Fiscals Staff. CWA Fiscals Staff Only 6 hours
Working with the Military on Child Support Matters This two-day course will assist child support professionals when working with the military to establish or enforce child support, including medical support. Staff with at least one year of experience involved in administering the Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Program in New Jersey. 12 hours
NJKiDS Lab: GDLN Screen Functionality This course will focus on the GDLN screen and associated system functionality. Child Support Staff utilizing the Child Support Guidelines. 3 hours
CWA: Case Initiation and Locate This one-day course focuses on aspects of case initiation and locate such as: interviewing while completing the CCRT screen, confidentiality, establishing the case on NJKiDS, the case initiation activity chain in CPRO and the LPRO screen. The pace of this course considers the participant has successfully completed NJCSI’s New Hire Training, Experienced Refresher Training, or IV-D Theory for New Hires course. CWA Staff 6 hours
The Net Effect The Net Effect course is designed to familiarize child support staff with a wide range of Internet resources they can use while performing their jobs. All Child Support Staff 3 hours
True Colors® True Colors® is an interactive professional development workshop that promotes self-awareness, effective communication, and team building. Staff and managers of all levels and degrees of experience 6 hours
Financials for Finance Staff Only A detailed review of NJKiDS procedures, screens, and activities used by Financial Staff regarding Receipts, Distribution and Disbursement, Holds, and Financial Reports. Finance Staff Only 6 hours
Reverse, Repost and Recoup for Finance Staff Only A high-level overview of the NKJiDS financial process as it relates to the reversal, reposting, and recoupment process. Finance Staff Only 6 hours
Administrative Enforcement Remedies This course focuses on the various administrative enforcement remedies available to enforce obligations of a support order. The pace of this course considers the participant has successfully completed NJCSI’s New Hire Training, Experienced Refresher Training, or IV-D Theory for New Hires course. Participants will also benefit from having had prior experience navigating NJKiDS. PCSE Unit Staff 6 hours
NJKiDS Lab: USSO Screen Functionality This NJKiDS lab offers participants time to practice various processes involving the USSO screen at their own pace. Participants will have the opportunity to add and modify a USSO, add an order for termination, and follow the steps for generating a printed copy of the order. In addition, participants will be shown how to import a guidelines calculation. Note: this lab does not cover GDLN screen functionality. All staff who work with consent conferences, triennial reviews or any other process that require the creation of a USSO for a case. 3 hours
NJKiDS Lab: Relist/Renotice Process This lab is designed to expose experienced Family Staff to the process of relisting and renoticing establishment and modification cases. The processes for cases that are heard in front of Judges as well as cases heard in front of Child Support Hearing Officers (CSHO) will be covered. Participants will receive step by step procedures. Experienced Family staff who relist and renotice cases 3 hours
NJKids Lab: Basic Navigation and Functionality This three-hour lab provides an overview of navigation in the NJKiDS system. Participants will focus on searching and filtering data, navigation from screen to screen, screen anatomy, and troubleshooting. The lab includes instructor-led demonstration and hands-on activities in the NJKiDS training database. All staff that are new to using the NJKiDS application 3 hours
Microsoft Excel® - Beginner This hands-on training introduces new users to Microsoft Excel®’s screen, terminology, and basic functionality. Participants will learn the essentials of navigating workbooks, selecting, entering, and editing data, and saving and printing. The pace of this course assumes proficiency with the mouse and keyboard. Staff who have no experience in Microsoft Excel® 6 hours