Mediator (Part-Time)

County of DuPage; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Paid leave

Holiday pay when required

Job summary

County of DuPage invites applications for a Part Time Mediator in the Community Services Department's Family Center. The role supports the mediation team, handling court-ordered cases and developing parenting plans in a community setting.

The position requires a Master’s degree (Social Work/Psychology) or JD, at least two years in social services or mediation, and Spanish fluency is preferred. Join a team focused on family services and community impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or JD required.
• Two years of work experience in social services, mediation, family law, or related field.
• Preferred licensure: LCPC, LCSW, or attorney (license-eligible).
• Spanish reading/writing/speaking ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts court-ordered mediation regarding nonfinancial child-related issues between parents in the court system.
• Develops Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time plans.
• Screens for impediments to mediation.
• Mediates and provides program presence in courtrooms.
• Collaborates with staff and other departments on client concerns.
• Prepares client progress notes and parenting plans.
• Provides consultation to service providers and community.
• Participates in supervision and program evaluation.
• Prepares reports and maintains records.
• Facilitates conflict management groups and educational programs.
• Provides support for related agency services.

Skills

Mediation

Spanish language proficiency

Court system knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Part Time Mediator within the Community Services Department's Family Center. This position contributes to the Family Center as a member of the mediation team.

DuPage County is an equal opportunity employer As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, as well as Vacation time and Paid Leave.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

Responsibilities include:

• Conducts court ordered mediation regarding nonfinancial child related issues between parents who are in the court system
• Develops Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time plans
• Screens for impediments to mediation
• Mediates and provides program presence in courtrooms
• Collaborates, interacts, and consults with other staff, mental health professionals, and other County departments on various topics, issues, and client concerns
• Prepares client progress notes
• Develops/writes parenting plans
• Provides consultation to service providers and community
• Participates in supervision and staffing meetings, program evaluation
• Prepares reports as requiredMaintains records of services
• Facilitates conflict management groups
• Prepares and presents educational programs
• Conducts neutral exchange and supervised parenting time services
• Provides support and coverage for other agency services, i.e. supervised parenting time and neutral exchange services

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a Master's Degree with a major in Social Work, Psychology, or related field, or Juris Doctorate
• Two years of work experience in social services, mediation, family law or a related field

The preferred candidate will:

• Be licensed or license eligible as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Attorney
• Have the ability to read, write and speak fluently in Spanish
• Have working knowledge of the court/legal system, family theory and dynamics, family law, domestic relations court, mediation, child development and the effects of divorce/separation on families, how to handle high-conflict client interactions, and experience working with cases of domestic violence and orders of protection

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A general office environment with a moderate noise level, to include some travel to an off-site facility or building in all weather conditions, as well as, dependent on the position, will include working with children in a child friendly environment, or in a court room addressing a judge, attorneys, and, or court staff