Child Support Specialist I/II

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

Job summary

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Lawton, Oklahoma is seeking a Child Support Specialist I/II to initiate and process child support enforcement cases. The position is full-time with full state benefits and requires travel only occasionally.

The entry level salary starts at $36,811.95 and the II level at $39,571.76 per year. Education options include bachelor’s or associate degrees and paralegal/legal case management programs; higher levels may require related professional experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal education or related legal studies may substitute for some education requirements.
• Experience in child support enforcement, accounting, legal, or social work may satisfy I/II level prerequisites.
• ABA-approved paralegal program may meet qualification criteria.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate child support cases for establishment or enforcement actions.
• Prepare records of payment, legal pleadings, and correspondence.
• Update computer records and document case activity.
• Negotiate settlements and agreed orders.
• Mediate issues between parties in child support matters.
• Monitor case logs and other assigned duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree in Legal Assistance or paralegal

Associate's degree in Public Service - Legal Case Management

American Bar Association-approved paralegal program

Bachelor's degree + 1 year professional experience in related field

Master's degree

Juris Doctorate

Associate's degree + 2 years professional experience

Paralegal program + 2 years professional experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience with added year for bachelor's equivalency

Job description

This position is located in Lawton, 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,
• 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.

Announcement Number:26-KM248

P105453/JR67278