Family Mediator

About the role

THIS WORK MATTERS! The Department of Community Justice is currently recruiting for a full-time Family Mediator (Marriage and Family Counselor classification) for our Family Resolution Services unit . The mission of Family Resolution Services is to offer conflict resolution and parent information services to support positive connections as families change. We strive to be equity and trauma informed in the provision of all of our services, as well as how we operate as a team. As a Family Mediator , you will be responsible to provide equitable and culturally responsive custody and parenting time orientation, mediation and co-mediation, conflict coaching/counseling, information, and scheduling and referral services to parents experiencing the transition of separation or divorce to effective co-parenting. You may also provide outreach and specialized case management/pre-mediation services to parents under the Parental Access and Visitation (PAV) grant to support families when there has been a disruption in parenting time. Primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Providing child custody and parenting time mediation including mediation orientation and preparing written mediated agreements. Utilizing knowledge of domestic violence, substance use disorders, child abuse and interpersonal conflict to conduct safe and appropriate outreach, mediation, and coaching. Delivering equity informed supportive services to marginalized parents who have had a disruption in their parenting access including the following: outreach to custodial parent; assisting non-custodial parents with navigating Family Law system; explaining Court processes to parents; discussing options for custodial parent to engage in mediation safely; educating parents on child development; discussing the impact on the child of separation from a parent including ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) information; offering alternative parenting plan options such as supervised and step up parenting plans; utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to support parents engaging in the change process; facilitating mediation when appropriate. Assisting with compiling data for federal PAV grant reporting requirements on a quarterly basis. Providing Co-Parent Communication and Skills coaching to parents with complex communication dynamics. Mentoring and training domestic relations mediation interns. Workforce Equity: At Multnomah County, we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE: Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community. The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision. More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj . Come Find Your Why , then Come Work For Us Serving the Public, Even During Disasters Every day, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during incle