Child Support Specialist 1 - Human Services - BCSE - Ohio Co.
State of West Virginia
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Child Support Specialist Trainee - Human Services - BCSE - Ohio Co.
State of West Virginia
HUMAN SERVICES - BCSE - BUREAU FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$31,533 - $53,916
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 10, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job trains you to help enforce child support payments by learning how to manage cases, find parents and their income sources, and handle basic customer inquiries under close supervision.
It's ideal for someone with basic office experience who wants to build skills in social services and family support work.
The role starts with classroom and on-the-job training, leading to independent case management over time.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Four years of clerical and/or paraprofessional experience (or equivalent college education substituting at 30 credit hours per year)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Availability of a personal vehicle for work-related travel
- Willingness to undergo 12-month probationary period with monthly evaluations
- Clerical, customer service, or corrections experience may substitute for requirements
Full Job Description
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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 case load 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 inquires 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 Ohio County.
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Alternate posting number: BCSE26065
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Qualifications
Training: High school diploma or equivalent.AND
Experience: Four (4) years of clerical and/or paraprofessional experience.
OR
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.
Additional Information
Probationary period of twelve (12) months
Substitution: To allow clerical/customer service, and corrections/community corrections experience to substitute for required training or experience.
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