Child Support Specialist I/II

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services; Oklahoma City (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 in Oklahoma City to initiate and process child support enforcement cases. Level I requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience; Level II allows a bachelor’s plus one year of related work, or a master’s/JD, or paralegal-education with two years in the field.

Position is full-time with eligibility for full state benefits and travel as needed. Valid driver's license and car insurance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For Specialist I: associate degree options in Legal Assistance or Paralegal Education, Public Service – Legal Case Management, or ABA-approved program.
• Specialist II acceptsBachelor’s degree with 1 year of professional experience, or Master’s, or JD, or related paralegal education with 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate child support cases for establishment/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 child support issues.
• Monitor and manage case log.
• Communicate effectively by phone and in person.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree in Legal Assistance or paralegal education

Associate’s degree in Public Service – Legal Case Management

American Bar Association-approved paralegal education program

Master’s degree

Juris Doctor degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

This position is located in Oklahoma City, 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.

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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-KM198

83008243/JR65086