Child Custody Mediation Specialist

State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch seeks a Custody and Visitation Mediator to provide mediation services for the 33rd Judicial District Court, serving Davidson, Davie, Iredell, and Alexander counties. The role requires a Master’s degree and mediation training, with a focus on resolving custody and visitation disputes for minors.

The position involves conducting orientation, facilitating non-adversarial sessions, drafting parenting agreements, and coordinating with the courts to ensure

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, family counseling, or a comparable human relations discipline.
• Two years of experience relating to child development, family dynamics or comparable areas.
• At least forty hours of mediation training by a qualified instructor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct orientation sessions advising clients of custody mediation process expectations.
• Provide a structured, confidential, non-adversarial setting to facilitate cooperative resolution of custody/visitation disputes.
• Facilitate mediation sessions using neutral techniques to help parties reach agreements.
• Use knowledge of child development/family dynamics to assist decisions.
• Draft parenting agreements in the best interest of children.
• Interact with courts and court community to foster confidence and provide accurate information.
• Perform administrative and case management functions in Enterprise Justice.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Mediation techniques

Conflict resolution

Public speaking

Microsoft Word

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, family counseling, or related field

Two years' experience in child development or family dynamics

Forty hours mediation training

Tools

Case management

Job description

State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch seeks a Custody and Visitation Mediator to provide mediation services for the 33rd Judicial District Court, serving Davidson, Davie, Iredell, and Alexander counties. The role requires a Master’s degree and mediation training, with a focus on resolving custody and visitation disputes for minors.

The position involves conducting orientation, facilitating non-adversarial sessions, drafting parenting agreements, and coordinating with the courts to ensure