What are the responsibilities and job description for the OCJ - MEDIATOR, FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICES position at Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois?
CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: MEDIATOR/CONCILIATOR COUNSELOR
FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICES (FMS)
DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION
GRADE: 19
SALARY: ENTRY RATE: $78,646
UNION: AFSCME LOCAL 3969
LOCATION: AS ASSIGNED
JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES
Mediators are employed by the Office of the Chief Judge and report to the Mediation Supervisor, Family Mediation Services. Family Mediation Services serves the court by performing mediation in matters concerning children involved in legal proceedings, referred to the program by judges of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Conducting court-ordered mediation of allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time
Screening for impediments to mediation, with parties individually, in-person, confidentially, and prior to the first joint mediation conference
Explaining to all parties the parameters of the mediation process, including what their role as mediator includes and does not include, and the limits to confidentiality
Providing emergency intervention in cases of a crisis nature, which includes providing information and recommendations to the judges of the Domestic Relations Division
Completing all case paperwork as directed, and in a timely manner
Teaching mandated parent education classes to parents in the court system
Serving as Resource Person, including taking calls from, and providing assistance to, judges, lawyers, other mediators, and the public
Attending all meetings called by the Director or Supervisors, including, but not limited to, staff meetings, supervision meetings, and in-house continuing education presentations and discussions
Serving on work-related committees as a volunteer, or as directed by the Director or Supervisors
Working on tasks that promote service to the clients
Abiding by all policies and procedures set forth by the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Office of the Chief Judge, the Domestic Relations Division, and Family Mediation Services as set forth by the Director and the Supervisors
Following all rules and regulations of the office as directed by the Director and the Supervisors
Meeting annual training requirements
Complying with any other directives given by the Director and/or the Supervisors, including those connected with the efficient and effective running of Family Mediation Services
Such other and additional duties as may be assigned by the Mediator Supervisor or Director
The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside and employee’s normal line of work.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field, or a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Experience: At least five (5) years post-degree experience in mental health, mediation, or a related field.
Training: Successful completion of a forty (40) hour approved mediation training course which shall cover conflict resolution, and mediation process and techniques
Other: Excellent communication and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Computer literacy
Ability to work and get along well with others
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment.
THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
Revised: April, 2024
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: MEDIATOR/CONCILIATOR COUNSELOR
FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICES (FMS)
DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION
GRADE: 19
SALARY: ENTRY RATE: $78,646
UNION: AFSCME LOCAL 3969
LOCATION: AS ASSIGNED
JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES
Mediators are employed by the Office of the Chief Judge and report to the Mediation Supervisor, Family Mediation Services. Family Mediation Services serves the court by performing mediation in matters concerning children involved in legal proceedings, referred to the program by judges of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Conducting court-ordered mediation of allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time
Screening for impediments to mediation, with parties individually, in-person, confidentially, and prior to the first joint mediation conference
Explaining to all parties the parameters of the mediation process, including what their role as mediator includes and does not include, and the limits to confidentiality
Providing emergency intervention in cases of a crisis nature, which includes providing information and recommendations to the judges of the Domestic Relations Division
Completing all case paperwork as directed, and in a timely manner
Teaching mandated parent education classes to parents in the court system
Serving as Resource Person, including taking calls from, and providing assistance to, judges, lawyers, other mediators, and the public
Attending all meetings called by the Director or Supervisors, including, but not limited to, staff meetings, supervision meetings, and in-house continuing education presentations and discussions
Serving on work-related committees as a volunteer, or as directed by the Director or Supervisors
Working on tasks that promote service to the clients
Abiding by all policies and procedures set forth by the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Office of the Chief Judge, the Domestic Relations Division, and Family Mediation Services as set forth by the Director and the Supervisors
Following all rules and regulations of the office as directed by the Director and the Supervisors
Meeting annual training requirements
Complying with any other directives given by the Director and/or the Supervisors, including those connected with the efficient and effective running of Family Mediation Services
Such other and additional duties as may be assigned by the Mediator Supervisor or Director
The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside and employee’s normal line of work.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field, or a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Experience: At least five (5) years post-degree experience in mental health, mediation, or a related field.
Training: Successful completion of a forty (40) hour approved mediation training course which shall cover conflict resolution, and mediation process and techniques
Other: Excellent communication and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Computer literacy
Ability to work and get along well with others
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen
- Intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies surrounding desk
- Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation
- Strength to lift files weighing up to 20 pounds
- Use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis
- Walk short distances
This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment.
THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
Revised: April, 2024
Salary : $78,646
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