Calculated Hire
Caseworker – Establishment Department
The Fayette County Attorney’s Office Division of Child Support is hiring caseworkers in our Enforcement Department to establish paternity, set child support orders, and establish medical support orders on behalf of custodial parents and guardians for 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 databases 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 equivalent.
Experience:
None.
Special Requirements:
None.
Typical Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
This position is located in the Fayette County Attorney’s Office, Child Support Enforcement Division, 201 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507. Work is performed in an office setting. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Daily use of computers. Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor and personal interaction with employees in department.
Salary:
$17.00/hour
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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 databases 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 equivalent.
Experience:
None.
Special Requirements:
None.
Typical Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
This position is located in the Fayette County Attorney’s Office, Child Support Enforcement Division, 201 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507. Work is performed in an office setting. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Daily use of computers. Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor and personal interaction with employees in department.
Salary:
$17.00/hour
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