Child-Focused Custody & Visitation Mediator

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 (NS) to provide non-adversarial mediation for custody and visitation disputes in the 11th Judicial District Court. The role emphasizes structured sessions and child-focused outcomes under NC General Statutes §50-13.1.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field, plus two years in child development or family dynamics, and at least 40 hours mediation training, with a valid North Carolina driver’s

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, family counseling, or related field.
• Two years of experience in child development or family dynamics.
• At least 40 hours of mediation training by a qualified instructor.
• Must possess a valid NC Driver's License.

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 and minimize the stress and anxiety to which the parties and especially the child is subjected.
• Facilitate mediation sessions using the neutral techniques of mediation to assist the parties in resolving the issues in dispute.
• Employ knowledge of child development and family dynamics during the mediation process to assist parties in making decisions regarding the custody and visitation of their child/children.
• Assist the parties to develop custody and visitation agreements that are in the child's best interest.
• Prepare the written parenting agreement in accordance with the party's mutual decisions.
• Interface with the court community and the community at large to foster and enhance knowledge of and confidence in custody mediation services.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Public speaking

MS Word

Office equipment

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Master's degree in social work

Master's degree in family counseling

Mediation training (40 hours)

Job description

State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch seeks a Custody and Visitation Mediator (NS) to provide non-adversarial mediation for custody and visitation disputes in the 11th Judicial District Court. The role emphasizes structured sessions and child-focused outcomes under NC General Statutes §50-13.1.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field, plus two years in child development or family dynamics, and at least 40 hours mediation training, with a valid North Carolina driver’s