Mediator - Youth and Family bei King County, WA

About the Department

King County Superior Court is accepting applications for a full-time Mediator–Youth & Family position. 

The responsibilities of this classification include providing mediation services in dependency and Becca cases filed in the Juvenile Court in Seattle and in Kent, Washington.  Perform case assessment, mediate, and facilitate conversations between involved parties, and project management/program development.

It is the vision of KCSC to be open to all, trusted by all, and to provide justice for all. To fulfill Superior Court's Mission, Values, and Vision, employees at all levels serve the complex needs of a diverse population of Court users. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation. At KCSC, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.

Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants

Work location: Primary work location is located at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, Washington.  The incumbent may be required to work at other court facilities. 

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change.   Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County Superior Court worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.  Employees will be provided with a Court-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Work schedule: This is a full-time position.  The Court's business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work hours for this position may vary, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.  This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.

Additional materials required: Please include a resume and letter of interest describing how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position. These materials are supplemental to your application. You must still completely fill out the on-line application with your relevant education and work experience. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you include relevant information only on the resume or cover letter. Applications that state "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
 
 Please note that you can attach multiple documents to your application. Your options are:
 1) Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
 2) Attach multiple documents/files in the attachment section.

Position Duties

The following is intended to be a summary of the job functions for this position and does not reflect every task encountered to achieve these functions.

• Screen referrals and set up files. Research legal files, gather relevant documents, and determine appropriate conflict resolution process.

• Perform client intake with youth, parents/guardians, and professional parties. Conduct pre-mediation exploratory conversations to develop rapport and identify issues and interests. 
• Collaborate with Becca case managers and other Family Court staff on case specific matters and program protocol.
• Conduct mediations and facilitated conversations.  Explain the mediation process, encourage disputants to articulate and clarify issues and needs.  Provide training in conflict resolution concepts; manage escalated arguments and dissenting opinions.  Use techniques to shift from debate to dialogue.
• Assist parties with distilling agreements developed into a written format.  Provide coaching and consultation.
• Provide formal and customized informal training and presentations.
• Develop program policies, procedures, and recommendations, including evaluation and implementation of new and updated alternative dispute resolution programming in youth and family areas of law. 
• Act as liaison and subject matter expert on alternative dispute resolution for both internal and external community partners. Serve on committees, provide consultation on expansion of ADR in other jurisdictions.
• Collect and assemble statistical information regarding program operations and outcomes.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level.

Minimum Qualifications

A master’s degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict Resolution, Social Work, Law or a directly related field and three years of relevant work experience. Preferred candidates will have completed formal mediation training and/or certification with observation and practicum components.

Experience in case management and general clinical expertise in family/divorce dynamics, child abuse, child development, domestic violence, counseling, substance abuse, mental health, conflict assessment, and practice that fosters a culture of civility.

Knowledge of principles and trends in mediation, alternative dispute resolution processes, and conflict resolution techniques.  Knowledge of state and local mediation laws, and trauma-informed practice. Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion principles.

Proficiency in using computer technology and Microsoft Office programs.   Knowledge of and ability to learn specialized software applications including entering and retrieving data from databases.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Other Qualifications

Special requirements: The ability to reliably travel throughout the county is required. Finalists are subject to the Washington State Patrol criminal background check and a reference check. Criminal background records are not automatically disqualifying.
  
Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interview.
 
Union membership: This position is not represented by a union.
 
King County Superior Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

If you have questions regarding this position, please call King County Superior Court Human Resources at (206) 477-1529.

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