What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Court Services Evaluator position at Harris County?
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive contested child custody and adoption assessments using, but not limited to, interviews of parents, children, relatives, mental health professionals, law enforcement and relevant members of the community. At least 30% of duties involve travel.
- Prepare written evaluation reports and provide such to the Family District Courts. Obtain, interpret and evaluate information regarding family behavior from various sources. Identify, explore and address dysfunctional family interaction patterns.
- Conduct conciliation counseling and mediations as directed. Demonstrate problem solving skills to assist parties in accepting or finding solutions.
- Serve as a witness providing testimony in contested child custody and domestic relations disputes.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Education and Experience:
Master's Degree in a Social Sciences field from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of experience providing counseling, therapy or forensic evaluations.
- Licensed as LMFT, LMSW, LPC or PhD
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
- Forensic experience relating to family dynamics.
- Working knowledge of the Texas Family Code as it pertains to adoption, child custody, access, and support.
- Basic mediation. (40-hour training)
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time | 8 Hours a Day
Start Time is Between 7:00 A.M. and 8:30 A.M.
Remote work is available after the onboarding process is complete.
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Salary : $35 - $38
