Mediator/Investigator I/II - Metro, Family Court Services - 019

Level I: $39.62 - $48.37 hourly
Level II: $43.78 - $53.45 hourly 
 

Under general supervision, the Mediator/Investigator is to conduct confidential mediation in family and dependency law and custody evaluations in family law cases; investigations in abandonment, stepparent adoptions, guardianship and conservatorship.

This is the entry and journey level of the Mediator/Investigator series. The classification encompasses both mediator and investigator roles, primarily in the family law and probate areas. Incumbents may need to conduct investigations to be able to mediate disputes. It is distinguished from the higher level Senior Mediator/Counselor class in that the latter may provide mentoring, training, work assignment, and direction to the Mediator/Investigator class and/or mediate the most complex cases.

At the I Level:  Completion of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, social work, marriage, family and child counseling, or related field AND eligibility for licensure and registration in the State of California as a Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist AND two (2) years of full-time paid experience providing individual, conjoint and family counseling.
 

At the II Level:  Completion of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, social work, marriage, family and child counseling, or related field AND licensure in the State of California as a Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist AND four (4) years of full-time paid experience providing individual, conjoint and family counseling, two (2) years of which are equivalent to a Mediator/Investigator I.

Knowledge of the California court system and the procedures used in family law cases; other resources in the community to which clients can be referred for assistance; adult psychopathology and the dynamics of families; child development, child abuse, clinical issues relating to children, the effects of divorce on children, the effects of domestic violence on children; and child custody research sufficient to enable a mediator/investigator to assess the mental health needs of children.

Ability to evaluate written documents; interview witnesses, parties, and obtain other sources of information to determine whether legal requirements to sustain petitions have been met; develop and understanding of legal codes and rules as they pertain to the work of Family Court Services; draft reports and recommendations to the court, testify in Court, and perform other duties as required.

Knowledge of the California court system and the procedures used in family law cases; other resources in the community to which clients can be referred for assistance; adult psychopathology and the dynamics of families; child development, child abuse, clinical issues relating to children, the effects of divorce on children, the effects of domestic violence on children; and child custody research sufficient to enable a mediator/investigator to assess the mental health needs of children.

Skills in time management; organization; personal computer and word processing software operation; strong oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements: ability to perform, with or without accommodations, sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Work involves frequent and/or prolonged sitting, standing, typing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.  Workers are required to have close visual acuity in order to prepare and analyze data and figures.

Miscellaneous Requirements (all levels): A valid class “C” California driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. All candidates must have the ability to travel throughout Kern County.

Incumbents are not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).  

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