Custody and Visitation Mediator

Agency

District Court

Division

DISTRICT COURT 6

Job Classification Title

Custody and Visitation Mediator (NS)

Position Number

60006535

Grade

JB21

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Description of Work

SALARY RANGE: $64,654.00 - $104,904.00

The 6th Judicial District Court, which consists of New Hanover and Pender counties, seeks a mediator to provide uniform services in the Custody and Visitation Mediation Program in accordance with NC General Statutes §50-13.1. These cases involve unresolved issues regarding the custody and/or visitation of children under the age of 18 in an effort to reduce litigation of custody and visitation disputes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Work with parties in pending cases that involve unresolved custody and visitation issues of minor children in an effort to reduce litigation of custody and visitation disputes.
• 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 into a well-written parenting agreement.
• Interact with courts and court community to foster confidence in and provide accurate information about custody mediation.

This position reports to the Chief District Court Judge and is supervised by the Court Manager for District Court. Work hours are 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday.

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 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; draft parenting agreements and use computer hardware and software.

Must possess a valid NC Driver's License.

Supplemental and Contact Information

INSTRUCTIONS:

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 Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers

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.

Master's degree in psychology, social work, family counseling, or a comparable human relations disciple and two (2) years of experience relating to child development, family dynamics or comparable areas.

Management prefers candidates with two (2) or more years of experience in mediation or negotiation and public speaking skills, and knowledge of childhood trauma and resilience.

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.

Recruiter:

Charmaine James Leeks

Email:

HumanResources@nccourts.org