Child Support Specialist I *GRANT FUNDED*

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, this entry-level position child support specialist I is responsible for providing comprehensive case services, including the establishment and enforcement of child support obligations. The role involves coordinating paternity establishment, managing and monitoring an assigned caseload, maintaining accurate case and financial records within database systems, and delivering location services. The position also facilitates a holistic, child-centered approach by serving as a liaison among custodial and non-custodial parties and other stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective support for the child.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, accounting, business management, behavioral science, legal studies, general studies, children and family human services, related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree.

COMPETENCIES
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective and respectful communication
• Interviewing Skills
• Legal Document Preparation
• Case Management proficiency
• Data Entry accuracy
• Conflict resolution
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Adaptability
• Confidentiality

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for childcare.