Child Support Specialist III - OKDHS ONLY

Oklahoma Human Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

OKDHS in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks a Child Support Specialist III to join the team in the civil service system. The role focuses on lead-level duties, advising and training on complex child support casework and law interpretations, with occasional travel and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications include a relevant degree and years of professional experience in child support enforcement or paralegal fields. The position offers competitive salary and benefits through the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of professional experience in child support enforcement, accounting, legal, or social work plus 1 year of professional experience in child support enforcement.
• OR a master's degree plus one additional year of professional experience in child support enforcement; or a juris doctorate degree plus one additional year of professional experience in child support enforcement.
• OR an associate's degree in Legal Assistance or a closely related program of paralegal education and two years of qualifying experience plus one additional year of professional experience in child support enforcement.
• OR an associate's degree in Public Service - Legal Case Management and two years of qualifying experience plus one additional year of professional experience in child support enforcement.
• OR completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal education program and two years of qualifying experience plus one additional year of professional experience in child support enforcement.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of qualifying experience for each year of the required bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• This is the specialist level where employees are designated as lead workers and backup supervisors to Level I and II employees.
• They provide child support case consultation, advising, and training on child support casework and/or interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Responsibilities may include assigning caseloads and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Casework is at all levels of difficulty and complexity.

Education

Bachelor's degree and 1 year of professional experience in child support enforcement, accounting, legal, or social work plus 1 year of professional experience in child support enforcement

Master's degree + 1 year of experience in child support enforcement

JD + 1 year of experience in child support enforcement

Associate's degree in Legal Assistance or paralegal ed + 2 years of qualifying experience + 1 year of experience

Associate's degree in Public Service - Legal Case Management + 2 years of qualifying experience + 1 year

ABA-approved paralegal program + 2 years of qualifying experience + 1 year

Equivalent education/experience with 1 year extra experience per bachelor year

Job description

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT OKDHS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This position is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Child Support Specialist III - H30C

Annual Salary: $43,528.94 + Full State Employee Benefits

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

Education and Experience

Child Support Specialist III:

• A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience in child support enforcement, accounting, legal, or social work plus one additional year of professional experience in child support enforcement.
• OR a master's degree plus one additional year of professional experience in child support enforcement; or a juris doctorate degree plus one additional year of professional experience in child support enforcement.
• OR an associate's degree in Legal Assistance or a closely related program of paralegal education and two years of qualifying experience plus one additional year of professional experience in child support enforcement.
• OR an associate's degree in Public Service - Legal Case Management and two years of qualifying experience plus one additional year of professional experience in child support enforcement.
• OR completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal education program and two years of qualifying experience plus one additional year of professional experience in child support enforcement.
• 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

• This is the specialist level where employees are designated as lead workers and backup supervisors to Level I and II employees.
• They provide child support case consultation, advising, and training on child support casework and/or interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Responsibilities may include assigning caseloads and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Casework is at all levels of difficulty and complexity.

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

If you have questions, please contact [email protected]