Mediator/Child Custody Recommending Counselor

JOB Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa Announces an open recruitment for: Mediator/Child Custody Recommending Counselor $89,295.
44 - $113,966.
53 annually Final Filing – Continuous The Superior Court of Contra Costa County is conducting an open recruitment to fill a Mediator/Child Custody Recommending Counselor position to provide mediation and child custody recommending counseling services in the Peter L.
Spinetta Family Law Building in Martinez.
An eligibility list will be established as a result of this recruitment and may be used to fill other vacancies in the future.
Only incumbents who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date may apply.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The incumbents in this position provide mediation and child custody recommending counseling services in custody and/or visitation disputes as required by California Family Code, California Rules of Court and Local Court Rules.
The individuals appointed to these positions will perform a wide variety of duties including, but not limited to: 1.
) Facilitating agreements and/or modifications of agreements between parents regarding custody and visitation; 2.
) Accessing and evaluating collateral information from such sources as law enforcement, public child welfare, mental health treatment providers, health care providers and schools to aid in preparing reports regarding parenting plans that best meet the needs of children; 3.
) Assessing domestic violence risk and developing family safety plans; 4.
) Preparing a wide variety of reports and correspondence; 5.
) Making written recommendations to the court regarding the disposition of disputed cases; 6.
) Testifying in court in contested cases; 7.
) Providing community resource information for further services; 8.
) Conducting education group/parent orientation programs; and 9.
) Performing other duties at the direction of the Director of Family Law.
Individuals appointed to these positions must be able to work well with others, as well as work independently, and must possess good interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Regular and punctual attendance is essential.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Application and Selection Process: Interested individuals must complete a Court application, cover letter, detailed resume, and as a separate document, a response to the above supplemental question on-line and provide a valid email address.
Please limit your combined responses to a total of no more than four (4) typewritten pages.
To apply, go to: https://www.
cc-courts.
org: and click on the Job Opportunities tab.
After submitting your application all subsequent communications will be via email.
Please add contracosta.
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For additional information email: jobs@contracosta.
courts.
ca.
gov.
Depending on the number of applications received, an application evaluation committee may be convened to review and evaluate each candidate’s application package, and those deemed best qualified will be invited to an oral interview.
The court reserves the right to revise this process in accordance with Court Personnel Plan and accepted selection practices.
GENERAL INFORMATIONConditions of EmploymentSuccessful completion of fingerprint and a criminal record background check is required prior to appointment and is a condition of employment.
All employees of the court who operate a vehicle on court business must certify they possess a valid California Driver’s License and required levels of automobile insurance.
ConvictionsFelony and misdemeanor convictions MAY BE disqualifying for employment with the court.
The court will assess the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has elapsed since the offense was committed, and the nature of the job duties to be performed.
Employment Eligibility: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present to the Court, at the time of appointment, original documents which show satisfactory proof of: 1.
) identity and 2.
) U.
S.
Citizenship or a legal authorization to work in the United States.
Union RepresentativeThis position is represented by AFSCME Local 512.