Child Support Specialist I/II

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

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department Of Human Services is seeking a Child Support Specialist I/II in Claremore, Oklahoma. The role involves initiating and processing child support enforcement cases and providing full state benefits as a full-time employee.

Education options include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combinations, with paralegal or legal assistance pathways also recognized. Experience levels vary by Specialist I or II, with responsibilities covering case review, records preparation, updates,

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional child support enforcement, accounting, legal, or social work for each year of education.
• For Specialist I, an associate’s degree in Legal Assistance or paralegal education or Public Service – Legal Case Management is acceptable.
• For Specialist II, multiple combinations including bachelor’s with one year of experience, or master’s, or JD, or associate’s with two years of experience, etc.

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 and document case activity; negotiate settlements and agreed orders.
• Mediate between parties and resolve issues relating to child support payments.
• Monitor and manage case log; communicate effectively by phone and in person.
• And other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree in Legal Assistance/Paralegal/Public Service – Legal Case Management

American Bar Association-approved paralegal education program

Juris Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Job description

This position is located in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Child Support Specialist I/II

Annual Salary

• Level I H30A - $36,811.95+ Full State Employee Benefits
• Level II H30B - $39,571.76 + Full State Employee Benefits

Job-related travel is occasional. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.

We are looking for someone to help us in initiating and processing child support enforcement cases! This is a full-time position eligible for full state benefits.

Education And Experience

Child Support Specialist I

• Requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional child support enforcement, accounting, legal, or social work for each year of the required education;
• OR completion of an associate’s degree in Legal Assistance or a closely related program of paralegal education;
• OR an associate’s degree in Public Service – Legal Case Management;
• OR completion of an American Bar Association-approved paralegal education program

Child Support Specialist II

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience in child support enforcement, accounting, legal, or social work;
• OR a master’s degree
• OR a juris doctorate degree;
• OR an associate’s degree in Legal Assistance or a closely related program of paralegal education and two years of professional experience in child support enforcement, accounting, or social work;
• OR an associate’s degree in Public Service – Legal Case Management and two years of professional experience in child support enforcement, accounting, or social work;
• OR completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal education program and two years of professional experience in child support enforcement, accounting, or social work;
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of qualifying experience for each year of the required bachelor’s degree

Job 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;
• Communicate effectively by phone and in person;
• And other duties as assigned.

If you have questions, please contact [e-mail]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.