Quick Summary
– Provide excellent customer service by listening to callers and identifying their informational needs related to Child Support Services.
Experience listening and responding appropriately to callers, conveying information clearly in both oral and written formats to ensure message comprehension.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
This position listens to callers to identify informational needs, uses basic knowledge of ACTS and Child Support Services policy to provide accurate assistance, and maintains a courteous, professional approach when handling difficult or emotional situations. It ensures confidentiality of Child Support Services information while guiding callers through required processes and documenting interactions as needed.
The Level 1 Representative supports the mission of the Division of Social Services by contributing to accessible and responsive program operations. This position operates within the Child Support Compliance and Support Unit.
Key Duties Include:
– Provide excellent customer service by listening to callers and identifying their informational needs related to Child Support Services.
– Use knowledge of the Automated Collection and Tracking System (ACTS) to assist callers with inquiries and case information.
– Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor when interacting with callers, including those who may be upset or challenging.
– Apply tact and diplomacy to diffuse emotional or antagonistic situations and ensure productive communication.
– Develop and apply basic knowledge of Child Support Services policy to provide accurate and appropriate assistance.
– Assist callers with participant website registration and guide them through required steps and system functions.
– Protect confidential Child Support Services information during all interactions and documentation.
– Document call details and follow established procedures to ensure consistent service delivery.
– Support team communication by providing clear information on call patterns, issues, or emerging service needs.
– Contribute to effective Child Support Services operations by performing assigned support tasks within established guidelines.
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
- Experience listening and responding appropriately to callers, conveying information clearly in both oral and written formats to ensure message comprehension.
- Documented experience using office equipment and relevant technology—including software and information systems—to meet business needs and support customer service functions.
- Proven track record developing and maintaining effective working relationships that support communication, teamwork, and consistent service delivery.
- Demonstrated accuracy and completeness in performing tasks and processes, including documenting caller information and following established procedures.
- Consistent performance ensuring assigned projects and responsibilities are completed within required timeframes and meet established expectations.
Requirements
~1 min readSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $39,244–$68,679 a year
- 20% below the $67,421 median for Other jobs on Jobera (144,323 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 20 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 26, 2026
- First seen
- October 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 19
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- November 15, 2026
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