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Child Support Specialist 1 - Human Services BCSE - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia

HUMAN SERVICES - BCSE - BUREAU FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT

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Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$34,247 - $58,936

per year

Closes

January 28, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level job involves helping families enforce child support payments by locating parents, gathering case information, and preparing files under supervision, with a focus on learning state and federal laws.

It's ideal for someone starting out who enjoys detail-oriented work, customer service, and supporting families in need.

A bachelor's degree or related experience in legal or investigative fields is typically required, along with a willingness to learn on the job.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent substitution through paralegal training, legal experience, debt collections, investigations, or related roles
  • Ability to perform entry-level child support casework, including locating parents, assets, and income sources
  • Knowledge of child support laws, regulations, policies, and the child support formula through training
  • Skills in legal research, reviewing statutes, court opinions, and public documents
  • Experience preparing case files, composing correspondence, and responding to customer inquiries while maintaining confidentiality
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle may be required
  • Successful completion of a 12-month probationary period with monthly evaluations

Full Job Description

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Under close supervision, 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 and policies and the programs and services of the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement (BCSE).

This position is entry-level with a training period where employees perform beginning level child support case work in processing cases through location, case development, initial notice to non-custodial parents regarding obligation and child support enforcement involvement.

Under close supervision, acquires knowledge and abilities leading to the independent management of a caseload in child support enforcement services.

This position requires monthly evaluation and progress monitoring by supervisory staff.

Must 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, locate parents, assets and sources of income, calculate the child support formula.

Research legal sources such as statutes, court opinions, rules and regulations, and complies case information by reviewing public documents, interviewing customers or gathering information from other agencies.

Prepares 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 maintain confidentiality information. This posting is for a Caseworker. This Position is located in Kanawha County.

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Qualifications

Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
OR
Substitution: Successful completion of a paralegal or legal secretarial training program may substitute for two (2) years of the required training
OR
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
OR
in debt collections, credit investigations, criminal investigations, law enforcement, accounting, or auditing
OR
as an Economic Service Worker or Family Support Specialist
OR
any combination thereof may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.
AND
Special Requirement: May be required to have a valid driver’s license and availability of a vehicle for continuous use.

Additional Information

Probationary period is twelve (12) months.


To allow clerical/customer service, and corrections/community corrections experience to substitute for required training or experience.

One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience as a Child Support Specialist Trainee may substitute for the required training and experience.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/13/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5190081