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FAMILY MEDIATION SPECIALIST I: $49,816.00 - $77,209.60 Annually FAMILY MEDIATION SPECIALIST II: $53,809.60 - $83,408.00 Annually SOME POSITIONS MAY BE GRANT FUNDED. GRANT FUNDED POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CONTINUATION BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF GRANT FUNDS AND THE EMPLOYEE WILL BE TERMINATED WITHOUT RIGHT OF APPEAL WHEN SUCH FUNDS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL PERMANENT-INTERMITTENT POSITIONS. THE SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL WORK A REGULAR SCHEDULE OF MORE THAN 20 HOURS AND LESS THAN 40 HOURS IN A WORKWEEK. THEY WILL BE PAID AT THE APPROVED HOURLY RATE FOR ACTUAL HOURS WORKED. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS ON A PRORATED BASIS BASED ON HOURS WORKED IN A PAY PERIOD. This examination will establish an Open Competitive and Promotional list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by the Office of Human Resources. The FAMILY MEDIATION SPECIALIST I is a training underfill position: upon successful completion of the probationary period and the training program, which is up to two (2) years, the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to FAMILY MEDIATION SPECIALIST II.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience: FAMILY MEDIATION SPECIALIST I - Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or other behavioral science AND two (2) years of full-time professional casework or counseling experience. A Law Degree maybe substituted for a Master’s Degree. FAMILY MEDIATION SPECIALIST II - In addition to the above: Two (2) years of full-time experience in family mediation at a level equivalent to the County's class of Family Mediation Specialist I. Working Conditions: Work with hostile and uncooperative clients in an emotionally charged situation. Licensing and Certification: Certain positions must possess a valid license as a Social Worker or a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Nevada. Possession of valid Nevada Class C Driver’s License at time of appointment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Mediates between parents to facilitate resolution of disputed child custody/visitation issues; assists in preparing legal stipulation and custody agreements for court. Interviews children and assesses children's developmental stages and their level of bonding with parents, siblings and others. Prepares complete and accurate case notes; writes correspondence and a variety of reports; completes and processes a variety of forms and documents. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses standard office equipment. Conducts initial orientation concerning the mediation process and services with parents referred by the Court. Provides emergency crisis intervention to resolve disputed child custody/visitation issues. Participates in community education programs. Drives a personal or County motor vehicle in order to make home visits and attend meetings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Mobility to work in a typical office or home setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to make home visits and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Agency:	Clark County
Address:	500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor  PO Box 551791  Las Vegas,  Nevada  89155-1791  Map/Directions
Phone:	(702) 455-3176
Web Site:	http://www.accessclarkcounty.com