Part-Time Family Mediation Specialist

Dupage County; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid leave

Job summary

DuPage County offers a part-time mediator role within the Community Services Department's Family Center. The position contributes to the Family Center as a member of the mediation team.

The role requires a master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field (or JD), at least two years of related experience, and preferred licensure (LCPC/LCSW/Attorney) with fluency in Spanish. Office-based work with collaboration across county departments is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field, or Juris Doctorate.
• Two years of work experience in social services, mediation, family law, or related field.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Spanish (fluent)

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work / Psychology

Juris Doctorate

Job description

DuPage County offers a part-time mediator role within the Community Services Department's Family Center. The position contributes to the Family Center as a member of the mediation team.

The role requires a master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field (or JD), at least two years of related experience, and preferred licensure (LCPC/LCSW/Attorney) with fluency in Spanish. Office-based work with collaboration across county departments is expected.