Child Support Enforcement Specialist I/II

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services; El Reno (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full state employee benefits

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Human Services seeks a Child Support Specialist I/II to initiate and process child support enforcement cases in El Reno or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This full‑time role offers state employee benefits and requires driving with a valid license.

The education options include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with multiple pathways including paralegal, public service – legal case management, or ABA‑approved paralegal programs. Levels I and II differ by degree and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Equivalent combination: substitute 1 year of professional child support enforcement, accounting, legal, or social work for each year of education.
• Associate degree in Legal Assistance or paralegal education or in Public Service – Legal Case Management.
• Completion of an ABA‑approved paralegal education program.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate child support cases for the appropriate establishment and/or enforcement actions
• Prepare records of payment, legal pleadings, and correspondence
• Update computer records, perform locate activities, document case activity
• Negotiate settlements and agreed orders
• Mediate between parties and resolve issues relating to child support payments
• Monitor and manage case log
• And other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree – Legal Assistance / paralegal education

Associate degree – Public Service – Legal Case Management

ABA‑approved paralegal education program

Master’s degree

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Human Services seeks a Child Support Specialist I/II to initiate and process child support enforcement cases in El Reno or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This full‑time role offers state employee benefits and requires driving with a valid license.

The education options include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with multiple pathways including paralegal, public service – legal case management, or ABA‑approved paralegal programs. Levels I and II differ by degree and experience.