Mediator

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Mediator
Duties: Reviews cases referred to the program for appropriateness, reviews case files, confidential reports and other materials pertinent to the case. Conducts mediations, facilitating the discussion of legal issues between involved parties for court referred cases. Advises parties concerning the mediation process. Prepares type written settlement agreements, court orders or no agreement reports on all cases mediated. Prepares related type written documents to dispose of cases; submits agreements and documents to parties and judge for review and incorporation into final orders. Drafts court orders and forms to expedite case processing. Prepares and maintains statistical records and reports. Completes continuing education training on a regular basis to maintain mediation certification; and stays abreast of current standards and practices for certified and court appointed mediators. Performs other office related work as required.

Qualification and Experience Qualifications: Certified in Family Mediation required. Dual certification in County or Dependency preferred. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Mental Health, Behavioral or Social Science or related field. Master’s or JD Degree preferred. 5 years of experience as a certified mediator. Considerable experience in the legal system. Must be computer literate to include proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook. Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred. Thorough knowledge of Florida law, court rules and statutes pertaining to the required areas of Mediator certification. Ability to mediate in-person and remotely through Zoom platform. Thorough knowledge of conflict resolution techniques and negotiations processes and practices. Considerable knowledge of group dynamics and interaction. Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply methods of data collection and analysis. Ability to maintain integrity, impartiality, and professional competence are essential qualifications. Ability to prepare and maintain confidential case records. Ability to maintain an objective view point and offer non-judgmental alternatives in highly emotional situations. Ability to deal with the very personal and the sensitive nature of certain family dynamics/issues. Ability to apply specialized knowledge to individual cases and problems. Ability to prepare for hearings, hear difficult cases, mediate multi-issue cases and prepare related documents including mediated agreement, reports to the court and any other document necessary for case management. Ability to present material clearly and logically in oral and written form to pro se and represented parties. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work independently and establish work priorities. Qualifications: Certified in Family Mediation required. Dual certification in County or Dependency preferred. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Mental Health, Behavioral or Social Science or related field. Master’s or JD Degree preferred. 5 years of experience as a certified mediator. Considerable experience in the legal system. Must be computer literate to include proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook. Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred. Thorough knowledge of Florida law, court rules and statutes pertaining to the required areas of Mediator certification. Ability to mediate in-person and remotely through Zoom platform. Thorough knowledge of conflict resolution techniques and negotiations processes and practices. Considerable knowledge of group dynamics and interaction. Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply methods of data collection and analysis. Ability to maintain integrity, impartiality, and professional competence are essential qualifications. Ability to prepare and maintain confidential case records. Ability to maintain an objective view point and offer non-judgmental alternatives in highly emotional situations. Ability to deal with the very personal and the sensitive nature of certain family dynamics/issues. Ability to apply specialized knowledge to individual cases and problems. Ability to prepare for hearings, hear difficult cases, mediate multi-issue cases and prepare related documents including mediated agreement, reports to the court and any other document necessary for case management. Ability to present material clearly and logically in oral and written form to pro se and represented parties. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work independently and establish work priorities.

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