Custody and Visitation Mediator

State of North Carolina • Davidson County, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The 33rd Judicial District Court, which consists of Davidson and Davie 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. The mediator position will also serve Iredell and Alexander counties in addition to Davie and Davidson counties.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of or experience in the court system.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform administrative and case management functions in Enterprise Justice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level