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Lane County Family Mediator in Eugene, Oregon
Family Mediator
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Family Mediator
Salary
$72,113.60 - $96,345.60 Annually
Location
Eugene, OR
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
202400165
Department
Community Justice & Rehabilitation Services
Division
CJRS Administration
Opening Date
04/12/2024
Closing Date
5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Description
Benefits
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DESCRIPTION
About the Position
This position is housed in the Community Justice & Rehabilitation Services Department. This position will join the Lane County Family Mediation team:
About the Family Mediation Team:
We are a small team that provides multiple services to prevent, reduce, and resolve family conflict, and to promote healthy family interactions.
We strive to offer a collegial work environment built on trust and mutual care for one another.
We are seeking someone to join our team as a Family Mediator.
Our ideal candidate is someone who:
Has strong interpersonal skills.
Is able to work independently.
Excels at attention to detail and tracking case details.
Is self-motivated to satisfy client and team member needs efficiently and effectively.
Has good judgment.
Is adaptable and able to move between tasks depending on client needs.
Anticipates program needs and is able to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines.
Is familiar with (or interested in becoming proficient in) reviewing cases and filing documents in Oregon’s Odyssey e-file & Serve eCourt System.
Is able to successfully engage with upset or challenging clients on a semi-frequent basis.
Our team offers:
A commitment to high-quality services and continued learning.
Clear training, structure, routine, and expectations.
A collegial work dynamic where professionalism, connection, and humor are encouraged.
A team that is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and to correcting our own biases and mistakes.
Hybrid telework opportunities.
This position will:
Ensure high quality customer service for clients and the Court.
Inform and empower conflicted parents entering the mediation process.
Provide quality child custody and parenting time mediation and develop written agreements.
Teach court-connect parent education and other related classes.
Provide case management and maintain client records.
Enter program data and assist in the preparation of reports.
Other duties as assigned. Assigned duties are subject to change based on program need.
About the Department:
The mission of Community Justice and Rehabilitation Services is to contribute to public safety by reducing risk, creating opportunities, and working to make positive changes in lives directly affecting the impact to the community, victims and offenders by holding justice involved youth and adults appropriately accountable for their behavior.
The Community Justice and Rehabilitation Services is comprised of four divisions:
Administrative and Fiscal
Family Mediation
Parole and Probation
Youth Services
Schedule : Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm. Thursday; 12:00pm - 9:00pm.
This is an AFSCME represented position
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral science, or a law degree from an accredited law school with substantial course work and/or Continuing Legal Education credits in family law.
Experience:
Participation in at least 20 cases of domestic relations mediation totaling at least 100 hours, or two years of professional mediation, direct therapy/counseling experience or legal practice with domestic relations or juvenile caseloads, that otherwise satisfies the experience/training requirements for court-connected domestic relations mediators.
An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities as required by OJD Court-Connected Mediator qualifications rules is qualifying.
Special Requirements:
Must meet the court-connected domestic relations mediator qualifications outlined in UTCR Chapter 12:
30-Hour Basic Mediation Training Certificate.
40-Hour Domestic Relations Mediation Training Certificate.
Co-mediated or mediated at least 100 hours of court-connected domestic relations mediation.
Note:
This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
CLASSIFICATION DETAILS
Family Mediator Classification Details (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/lanecountyor/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=964886&headerfooter=0)
Selection Process
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
Strategic Plan
In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.
The 2022 -2024 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.
Veteran Preference Information (https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/human_resources/talent_acquisition/veterans__preference_information_)
Careers with Lane County Offer Extraordinary Benefits
At Lane County, we value our employees and we show it with our extraordinary benefits. We know that you chose public service for more than a paycheck, and our outstanding benefits are designed to help you Live Well, Live Lane - throughout your career. Read on to learn what great benefits await you in a career with Lane County.
Introducing ALEX (https://www.myalex.com/lanecounty/home#choose-benefits) , Lane County's benefit advisor! ALEX is an interactive tool that will help you understand the benefits being offered, out of pocket expenses and coverage available. You will need the Collective Bargaining Unit found in your job posting and when asked for your date of hire, please put in today's date.
*The below information describes typical benefits available for Regular Full-time Employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position, employment status (regular, temporary, or extra help) and/or bargaining group.
ALEX Benefit Advisor (click here) (https://www.myalex.com/lanecounty/home#choose-benefits)
Collective Bargaining Units:
Admin-Pro
AFSCME
AFSCME Nurses
AFSCME Physicians
FOPPO
LCPOA
Local 626
Prosecuting Attorney's
Benefits to keep you & your family well - Physically
Health insurance coverage becomes effective the first of the month following your first 30 days as an eligible employee.
Medical/Rx/Vision - Lane County offers medical, prescription and vision exam coverage for you and your eligible dependents. The plan options and costs per month for 2018 are outlined below:
If you enroll in the HDHP the County will contribute to your HSA: $1,500 (individual) or $3,000 (family) annually. This amount is prorated based on date of hire.
Eligible employees who complete a Health History Risk Assessment (HHRA), Biometric Screening, and Comprehensive Health Review (CHR) at the Live Well Center receive a $20 per month credit.
Wellness Clinic - The Live Well Center is for Lane County benefits-eligible employees, spouses and dependents (ages 2 and up) who are enrolled in the Lane County health plan. Marathon Health manages the Live Well Center and their clinical team provides confidential, affordable care for your acute and preventive healthcare needs. The Live Well Center also provides health coaching, chronic disease counseling, comprehensive primary care services, and much more.
Dental - Lane County provides dental coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Lane County provides this counseling and concierge service to employees and members of their immediate households.
Fitness Center Membership - Lane County provides employees with a free membership to a local fitness center. Employees may add their families at a discounted rate.
Benefits to keep you & your family well - Financially
Retirement - Lane County pays for, and enrolls employees in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) and the Individual Account Program (IAP) following six full months of employment. (Current members are eligible upon hire.)
Disability - Lane County pays a portion of wages for eligible employees through Short-Term Disability, and provides Long-Term Disability coverage. Lane County complies with all State and Federal disability laws for employee, family, parental and pregnancy leaves regulations.
Time Management - Lane County provides employees with a generous bank of hours to be used for sick, vacation, family emergencies and personal days.
Holidays - Lane County provides 10 paid holidays per year:
New Year's Day Independence Day
Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday Labor Day
Presidents' Day Veterans' Day
Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day
Juneteenth Christmas Day
Life Insurance - Lane County pays for employee group term life insurance.
County-paid Training & Development to keep your career well
On-site Classes - Lane County offers a variety of on-site classes to develop employees' soft and technical skills.
Online Training - Lane County offers a variety of online classes through LEAP to help employees continually improve their skills.
Conferences & Seminars - Lane County will consider reimbursement for employees to attend professional conferences, dependent upon budget, to encourage continuous learning and professional development.
Lane County offers these other valuable benefits
Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings - Employees may enroll in a deferred compensation program 457(b) to save for retirement.
Vision - Eligible employees may purchase supplemental vision insurance.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Employees may purchase supplemental life insurance for themselves and their dependents/spouse.
Aflac - Optional employee-paid voluntary group coverage is available through Aflac.
Group Discounts - Group discounts may include homeowners and auto insurance, pet health insurance, credit union membership.
Paid medical, dental and vision coverage for dependents is determined by labor agreement or APM, as applicable. Physicians should contact their supervisor for health plan options and rates. Please note that Temporary and Extra Help positions are not typically eligible for benefits. This is only brief summary of benefits available to eligible Lane County employees. In all cases, plan documents govern.
For additional information about these extraordinary benefits contact the Benefit Resource Center at 1-866-468-7272, or Lane County HR at (541) 682-3124.
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IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have included all RELEVANT education, employment and experience in your application. To ensure compliance with Oregon Equal Pay laws, Human Resources will conduct a wage analysis based on the information you have provided in your application to determine the appropriate starting wage if you are selected.
I acknowledge I have provided all relevant education and employment history.
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What is your highest level of education?
High School diploma or equivalent.
Associate's degree.
Two-year technical certificate or coursework.
Bachelor's degree.
Master's degree.
Doctorate degree in Law.
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Do you currently hold a 30-Hour Basic Mediation Training Certificate?
Yes
No
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Which of the following apply to you:
Participation in at least 20 cases of domestic relations mediation totaling at least 100 hours..
Two years of professional mediation, direct therapy/counseling experience or legal practice with domestic relations or juvenile caseloads.
Do not have this experience.
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Do you currently hold a 40-Hour Domestic Relations Mediation Training Certificate?
Yes
No
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Have you co-mediated or mediated at least 100 hours of court-connected domestic relations mediation?
Yes
No
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Are you committed to engaging in trauma-informed practices when working with clients and coworkers? (25 points)
Yes
No
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Are you committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and increasingly diverse? (25 points)
Yes
No
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What qualities and skills do you possess that make you an ideal candidate for this position? (50 Points)
Required Question
Agency
Lane County
Department
Community Justice & Rehabilitation Services
Address
125 E 8th Ave Eugene, Oregon, 97401
Website
https://www.lanecountyor.gov
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