Impactful Child Support Specialist I/II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full state employee benefits

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Ponca City, OK invites applications for a Child Support Specialist I/II. This full-time civil service role offers state benefits and annual salary levels of roughly $36,811.95 or $39,571.76 plus benefits, depending on level and experience.

Responsibilities include initiating and processing child support enforcement cases, reviewing cases, preparing records, and negotiating settlements. Travel is occasional; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate’s degree in Legal Assistance or paralegal education may satisfy the requirement.
• Associate’s degree in Public Service – Legal Case Management may satisfy the requirement.
• ABA-approved paralegal education program may satisfy the requirement.
• Master’s degree or Juris Doctor may satisfy higher-level positions.
• Equivalent combination allowing substitution of experience for education is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate child support cases for establishment 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 child support issues.
• Monitor and manage case log.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

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 doctorate degree

Associate’s degree in Legal Assistance or paralegal education with 2 years experience

Associate’s degree in Public Service – Legal Case Management with 2 years experience

ABA-approved paralegal education program with 2 years experience

Equivalent combination substituting one additional year of qualifying experience for each year of the bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Ponca City, OK invites applications for a Child Support Specialist I/II. This full-time civil service role offers state benefits and annual salary levels of roughly $36,811.95 or $39,571.76 plus benefits, depending on level and experience.

Responsibilities include initiating and processing child support enforcement cases, reviewing cases, preparing records, and negotiating settlements. Travel is occasional; a valid driver's license is required.