Court Mediator/Investigator I

COURT MEDIATOR/INVESTIGATOR I*Deadline to apply for this recruitment: This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. However, the deadline to apply for first round of consideration is Thursday, October 17, 2024.This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees and internal OCSC promotions. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and an eligible list may be established to fill future vacancies.ANNUAL SALARYCourt Mediator/Investigator I: $88,670.40 - $101,649.60(Upon advancement to Court Mediator/Investigator II: Up to $113,422.40*)BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTSDefined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)Choice of five medical plansHealth Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)Vacation and sick leave packages14 paid holidays per yearEducational & professional reimbursementOptional deferred compensation program (457 plan)TELEWORK/ON-SITE OPPORTUNITYThe Court Mediator/Investigator job classification is eligible for a combination of telework and on-site work assignments after 6 months of employment for employees who are in good standing. Telework must be completed from a pre-designated home-based location within the State of California and employees may be required to report on-site to address business needs. Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours' notice, based on needs of the Orange County Superior Court.ABOUT THE POSITIONUnder general supervision, the Court Mediator/Investigator assists parties in resolving child custody and visitation disputes by using conflict resolution skills and techniques; conduct mediations, child custody investigations, emergency investigations, minor interviews, second-parent adoptions and termination of parental rights investigations, minor marriage investigations, and prepare written reports with recommendations to the court and/or provide expert testimony to the court; and perform related duties within area of assignment.Court Mediator/Investigator I is the entry level classification into this professional series. This classification typically reports to the Family Court Services Supervisor and works under close supervision. Incumbents are expected to gain proficiency to promote to Court Mediator/Investigator II journey level classification within the one (1) year probation period. As incumbents gain experience, they are expected to work with increasing independence and proficiency and to perform the full scope of journey level classification duties.*A Court Mediator/Investigator I is expected to qualify for advancement to Court Mediator/Investigator II by the end of a one (1) year probationary period. There is no permanent status in this classification. Upon advancement to Court Mediator/Investigator II, incumbents are placed on a six (6) month promotional probation period.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE (Note: The following education and experience requirements must both be met.)Education Requirement:

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social welfare, social work, marriage, family and child counseling or other behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family counseling.

*Note: A copy of your college diploma or official transcripts must be included with your application.-AND-Experience Requirement:

Three (3) years of recent full-time (or equivalent) post master's degree experience in the field of family counseling and assessments in a variety of settings.EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONLicensure by the State of California as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, or Professional Clinical Counselor may substitute for one (1) year of the required non-California Superior Court mediation experience.

Note: To receive substitution credit, a copy of your licensure must be included with your application.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSA licensed mental health professionalAPPLICATION PROCESSAll applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire.

Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.SELECTION PROCESSSTEP 1:

Applications will be reviewed by Human Resources to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables.STEP 2:

Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, additional assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.STEP 3:

Those candidates who are successful in the assessment/review may be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of interview or employment.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSOrange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request.ELIGIBLE LISTThis recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted, or a new recruitment opens.STATUS NOTIFICATIONSYou will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through GovernmentJobs.com.E-VERIFYThe Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the E-Verify program which confirms employment eligibility of new hires.QUESTIONS?For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Cortez.Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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