Child Support Specialist Trainee-Human Services-BCSE-Bureau Child Support Enforcement-Lewis

Overview

Nature of Work Lewis. In a training capacity, performs entry-level Child Support Enforcement Work. Through formal classroom training and on-the-job training, job assignments are designed to develop familiarity with Child Support Laws, regulations, policies, programs, and services of the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement (BCSE). You will learn in this position with a training period where employees perform beginning level Child Support case work in processing cases through locations, case development, initial notice to non-custodial parents regarding obligation and Child Support Enforcement involvement.

Under close supervision will learn to acquire knowledge and abilities leading to the independent management of a caseload in Child Support Enforcement. This position requires monthly evaluation and progress monitoring by supervisory staff. Will learn to acquire the knowledge and abilities to manage a caseload in the area of Child Support Enforcement; become familiar with agency policy and State and Federal Laws.

Will learn to locate parents, assets and sources of income and calculate the Child Support formula. Research legal sources such as statutes, court opinions, rules and regulations, and compile case information by reviewing public documents, interviewing customers, or gathering information from other agencies, and case files for the BCSE Attorney. Performs beginning level work in responding to customer service inquiries to include resolution of less complex case issues, compose routine correspondence, and maintains confidentiality of information.

This posting is for a Caseworker. This Position is located in Lewis County. Alternate posting number: BCSE
26067.

• Participate in formal classroom training and on-the-job training to learn Child Support Laws, regulations, policies, programs, and services of BCSE.
• Perform beginning level Child Support case work, processing cases through locations and case development.
• Issue initial notices to non-custodial parents regarding obligations and involve Child Support Enforcement.
• Under close supervision, develop knowledge and abilities to manage a caseload in Child Support Enforcement.
• Receive monthly evaluation and progress monitoring by supervisory staff.
• Learn to locate parents, assets, and sources of income; calculate the Child Support formula.
• Research legal sources (statutes, court opinions, rules and regulations) and compile case information by reviewing public documents, interviewing customers, and gathering information from other agencies and case files for the BCSE Attorney.
• Perform beginning level work in customer service inquiries, resolve less complex case issues, compose routine correspondence, and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Adhere to agency policy and state and federal laws while performing duties.

• Training: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Four (4) years of clerical and/or paraprofessional experience.
• Substitution: Successful completion of study from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience at a rate of one (1) year of experience for thirty (30) credit hours of education.
• Special Requirement: Availability of a vehicle for continuous use may be a requisite of employment.

Probationary period of twelve (12) months - (SPB 3013). To allow clerical/customer service, and corrections/community corrections experience to substitute for required training or experience. State employment offers a variety of benefits. to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.