Entry-Level Child Support Caseworker

WV Department of Human Services; West Virginia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WV Department of Human Services is seeking an entry-level Caseworker in Cabell County to support child support enforcement under supervision. The role includes on-the-job training to develop familiarity with laws, regulations, and BCSE programs, progressing toward independent caseload management.

Responsibilities include handling case work, preparing files for the BCSE Attorney, and responding to customer inquiries while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university.
• Paralegal or legal secretarial training can substitute for two years of required training.
• Experience in a legal setting performing research, interpreting laws, preparing documents and assisting in case-file assessment may substitute for training.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, performs entry-level Child Support Enforcement work.
• Develop familiarity with child support laws, regulations and policies and BCSE programs.
• Process cases through location, case development and initial notice to non-custodial parents.
• Prepare case files for the BCSE Attorney.
• Respond to customer service inquiries and maintain confidentiality.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Substitution: Successful completion of a paralegal or legal secretarial training program may substitute for two (2) years of the required training

Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a legal setting which required performing legal research, reading and interpreting laws, preparing legal documents and assisting in the preparation and assessment of case files under the supervision of an attorney

Job description

WV Department of Human Services is seeking an entry-level Caseworker in Cabell County to support child support enforcement under supervision. The role includes on-the-job training to develop familiarity with laws, regulations, and BCSE programs, progressing toward independent caseload management.

Responsibilities include handling case work, preparing files for the BCSE Attorney, and responding to customer inquiries while maintaining confidentiality.