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Position: Custody And Visitation Mediator I
Working Title: Custody And Visitation Mediator I
Vacancy Number: 60095772
Salary Grade: 21
Salary Range: $46805 - $77148
Hiring Range: $37440 - $49571
Department: Judicial Branch
Division: JB DISTRICT COURT 15B
Type of Appointment: Perm Part-Time
Location: Hillsborough
Posting Date: 07/20/2011
Closing Date: 08/05/2011
Number of Positions: 1

Description of Work
The mediator will provide uniform services in the Custody and
Visitation Mediation Program in accordance with NC General Statutes
50-13.1. These cases involve unresolved issues about the custody and
visitation of minor children in an effort to reduce any litigation of
custody and visitation disputes. The person in this position will:
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 child's best interest and reducing these
agreements into a well-written parenting agreement; and interface with
the court community to foster confidence and accurate information
about custody mediation.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals most suited for this position will have knowledge of: child
development and family dynamics; mediation and negotiating
techniques; case management; public speaking; report formulation;
office/time management; and possess ability to: use neutral techniques
of mediation obtained through training and experience; assist the
parties in evaluating the impact on the child of specific custody and
visitation arrangements that they might be considering; maintain
neutrality in the treatment of the parties; diffuse a threatening
situation if necessary; assist in the resolution process; manage cases
and meet program goals in a timely manner and draft parenting
agreements; and use computer hardware and software.


Training and Experience Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, social work, family counseling, or a
comparable human relations discipline and two years experience
relating to child development, family dynamics or comparable areas.
Additionally, qualified persons to provide mediation services pursuant
to NC General Statutes Article 39A, 7A-494 must have at least forty
hours of training in mediation techniques by a qualified instructor of
mediation as determined by the Administrative Office of the Courts
(AOC). This training may have been acquired before employment with the
AOC or may be provided while on the job. Degrees must be from
appropriately accredited institutions.


How to Apply:

Submit a Judicial Branch Employment Application (AOC-A-133), resume, and cover letter to contact person. See: www.nccourts.org for applications. Applicants for employment opportunities with the Judicial Branch of Government may be subject to criminal and/or sex offender registry background searches as a condition of employment. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00PM ON CLOSING DATE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contact Person: Barbara Inabinett
Contact Agency: Judicial Branch
Contact Address: PO Box 2448