Court Services Officer I - 10th Judicial District
About The Position
These positions will be part of the Court Services Domestic team. Job duties may include Mediation, Conciliation, Expedited Child Interviews or Child Custody Evaluations under the jurisdiction of the District Court. Conducting custody evaluations and child interviews involves communicating, interviewing, and interacting with parents, children, and other various personal and professional references who have had interaction with the family. You may be expected to conduct home visits as well. You will prepare reports for the Court and make recommendations in the best interest of the child regarding custody, parenting time, or parenting concerns. Providing Mediation and Conciliation services includes facilitating agreements between parties by providing direction and encouragement, finding creative ways to assist parents in working together towards mutual agreement, and possessing the ability to maintain control of the conversation during times of conflict or disagreement. You will prepare reports for the Courts relative to the service provided.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong time management skills
- Computer skills
- Ability to maintain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional writing skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as an efficient member of a team
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check
Nice To Haves
- Current certification in Mediation/Conciliation
- Experience working with family court
- Experience working with high conflict families
- Experience working with mediation services
- Experience working with families who are separating or who have separated
Responsibilities
- Conducting custody evaluations and child interviews
- Communicating, interviewing, and interacting with parents, children, and other various personal and professional references
- Conducting home visits
- Preparing reports for the Court and making recommendations regarding custody, parenting time, or parenting concerns
- Facilitating agreements between parties through mediation and conciliation
- Providing direction and encouragement
- Finding creative ways to assist parents in working together towards mutual agreement
- Maintaining control of the conversation during times of conflict or disagreement
- Preparing reports for the Courts relative to the service provided
Benefits
- State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
