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Position: Custody And Visitation Mediator I
Working Title: Custody And Visitation Mediator I
Vacancy Number: 60006604
Salary Grade: 21
Salary Range: $46805 - $77148
Hiring Range: $35103 - $46472
Department: Judicial Branch
Division: JB DISTRICT COURT 10
Type of Appointment: Perm Part-Time
Location: Raleigh
Posting Date: 09/15/2011
Closing Date: 09/28/2011
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. THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT, PART TIME, 30
HOURS PER WEEK.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

DESCRIPTION OF WORK (continued) POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT 40 HOURS PER
WEEK OR INCREASED TO 40 HOURS PER WEEK IN THE FUTURE, DEPENDING ON
PROGRAM NEEDS. 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). Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.


How to Apply:

Submit a Judicial Branch Employment Application (AOC-A-133), resume, and cover to 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. The hiring authority for this position is the Office of the Chief District Court Judge, district 10. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5: 00PM ON CLOSING DATE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contact Person: Robert Willis
Contact Agency: Judicial Branch
Contact Address: PO Box 2448

Raleigh, NC 27602-
Contact Phone: 919-189-0120