Position Summary

The Jefferson County Attorney’s Office Division of Child Support is seeking to hire a caseworker in our Establishment Department to establish paternity, set child support orders, and to establish medical support orders on behalf of custodial parents, guardians or the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Reviews cases and drafts appropriate paternity establishment and child support orders in accordance with federal laws, for review by Assistant County Attorneys.

· Researches numerous data bases to verify the necessity and propriety of the establishment orders.

· Calculates child support obligations using the state guidelines.

· Updates and maintains case information in the child support system at a high level of accuracy.

Minimum Requirements

SKILLS/ABILITIES: Must have the ability to work with the public in a professional manner, showing respect, patience, and understanding. Possess strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to retain detailed information and high level of attention to detail is needed. Exhibit the ability to follow direction from others and follow through with appropriate information or action when requested. Computer experience preferred.

EDUCATION: High school graduate or its equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: None.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND/OR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position is located in the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office, Child Support Division, 1930 Bishop Lane,
Suite 100, Louisville, Ky. 40218. Work is performed in an office setting. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily use of computers. Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor and personal interaction with employees in department.

Salary: $37,440.00 per year/ $18.00 per hour (funding is in whole or in part from federal, CHFS, or other state funds).

Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,440.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Organizational skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person