Entry-Level Child Support Specialist: Start Your Caseload

State of West Virginia; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking an entry-level Caseworker in Cabell County. The role involves under supervision handling initial child support cases, learning through formal training and on-the-job mentoring, and progressing toward independent caseload management.

The position emphasizes case development, locating parents and income sources, and preparing case files for the BCSE Attorney, with a probationary period and state benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent substitute training.
• Experience in legal settings and ability to perform legal research.
• Knowledge of child support or related laws is a plus.
• Substitution options include paralegal/legal secretarial training.
• May be required to have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Process case files for the BCSE Attorney.
• Respond to customer service inquiries and resolve simple issues.
• Locate parents, assets and sources of income for case development.
• Prepare and review documents under supervision.

Skills

paralegal training

legal research

case file preparation

customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Paralegal or legal secretarial training program substitute for two years

Tools

Public records search

Job description

State of West Virginia is seeking an entry-level Caseworker in Cabell County. The role involves under supervision handling initial child support cases, learning through formal training and on-the-job mentoring, and progressing toward independent caseload management.

The position emphasizes case development, locating parents and income sources, and preparing case files for the BCSE Attorney, with a probationary period and state benefits.