Agency
District Court
Division
DISTRICT COURT 33
Job Classification Title
Custody and Visitation Mediator (NS)
Position Number
60006771
Grade
JB21
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Description of Work
SALARY RANGE: $64,654.00 - $104,904.00
The 33rd Judicial District Court, which consists of Davidson and Davie counties, seeks a mediator to provide uniform services in the Custody and Visitation Mediation Program in accordance with NC General Statutes §50-13.1. These cases involve unresolved issues regarding the custody and/or visitation of children under the age of 18 in an effort to reduce litigation of custody and visitation disputes. The mediator position will also serve Iredell and Alexander counties in addition to Davie and Davidson counties.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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 best interest of children and reduce those agreements into a well-written parenting agreement.
Interact with courts and court community to foster confidence in and provide accurate information about custody mediation.
Perform administrative and case management functions in Enterprise Justice.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
Knowledge of: child development and family dynamics; mediation and negotiation techniques; case management principles; report formulation; and time management.
Skills in: oral and written communication; analysis; conflict resolution; public speaking; Microsoft Word; and using general office equipment including computers, printers, and telephones.
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; draft parenting agreements and use computer hardware and software.
Must possess a valid NC Driver's License.
Supplemental and Contact Information
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