Child Support Clerical Support Caseworker

St. Joseph County, IN; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

PERF Retirement

Voluntary benefits access

Job summary

St. Joseph County, IN is seeking a Child Support Clerical Support Caseworker in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. The role handles court documents, income withholding orders, and notices, with front desk support as needed.

The position is full-time, exempt, with a starting salary of $39,538 and a targeted start date of 8/3/26. Education preference is a Bachelor's or relevant work history. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, disability, FSA, PERF, and additional

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and positive team attitude
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including proficiency with telephone, fax, copy machine, and computer
• Must possess ability to establish priorities, work independently, and work with a high level of organization

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file court documents
• Prepare Income Withholding Orders and National Medical Support Notices
• Provide front desk/receptionist/file manager coverage when needed
• Manage calendars and reminders to meet deadlines
• Assist with special projects to improve office performance

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Organization

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work history

Tools

Telephone systems

Fax

Copy machine

Computer

Job description

POSITION: Child Support Clerical Support Caseworker

DEPARTMENT: Office of the Prosecuting Attorney

SALARY: $39,538

STATUS: Full-Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DATES: Position Available 8/3/26

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as a Child Support Clerical Support Caseworker

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file court documents
• Prepare Income Withholding Orders and National Medical Support Notices
• Provide front desk/receptionist/file manager coverage when needed
• Manage calendars and reminders to meet deadlines
• Assist with special projects to improve office performance

Opportunities for advancement may include establishment, enforcement, interstate, or financial caseworker which would require the management of a caseload.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and positive team attitude
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including proficiency with telephone, fax, copy machine, and computer
• Must possess ability to establish priorities, work independently, and work with a high level of organization

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work history is preferred but not required