Custody and Visitation Mediator

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Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct orientation sessions advising clients of what to expect in the custody mediation process.

• Provide a structured confidential non-adversarial setting to facilitate the cooperative resolution of custody and visitation disputes.

• Facilitate mediation sessions using neutral mediation techniques to assist parties in reaching agreements.

• Utilize knowledge of child development and family dynamics to assist parties in making decisions.

• Assist parties in developing parenting agreements that are in the best interest of children and reduce those agreements in to a well-written parenting agreement.

• Interact with courts and court community to foster confidence in and provide accurate information about custody mediation.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of:child development and family dynamics; mediation and negotiation techniques; case management principles; report formulation; and time management.

Skills in:oral and written communication; analysis; conflict resolution; public speaking; Microsoft Word; and using general office equipment including computers printers and telephones.

Ability to: use neutral techniques of mediation obtained through training and experience; assist parties in evaluating the impact of specific custody and visitation arrangements on children that they might be considering; maintain neutrality in the treatment of the parties; diffuse threatening situations if necessary; assist in the resolution process; manage cases and meet program goals in a timely manner; and draft parenting agreements.

Must possess a valid NC Drivers License.

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

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Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division

Minimum Education and Experience

Some 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Masters degree in psychology social work family counseling or a comparable human relations disciple and two (2) years of experience in these fields or comparable areas.

Management prefers applicants with previous custody mediation experience.

Additionally for a person to qualify to provide mediation services pursuant to NC General Statutes 39A (7A-494) he or she must have at least forty (40) hours of training in mediation techniques by a qualified instructor of mediation as determined by the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC). This training may be acquired before employment with the NCAOC or may be provided while on the job.

Attach cover letter résumé and writing sample.

EEO Statement

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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