Family Court Services Mediator
Job in
Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, 54914, USA
Listing for:
Winnebago-County,-Wisconsin
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-06
Job specializations:
-
Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 68895 - 76549 USD Yearly
USD
68895.00
76549.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: FAMILY COURT SERVICES MEDIATOR
POSITION TITLE
Family Court Services Mediator
LOCATION
Winnebago County Courthouse
HIRING RANGE
$68,895 - $76,549/Yr.
STATUS
Full Time
HOURS PER WEEK
40
WORK HOURS
8am-4:30pm, M-F
DEPARTMENT
Circuit Courts - Family Court Services
PAY BASIS
Salaried
SUMMARY
Mediates custody, physical placement and move disputes; conducts custody and physical placement evaluations; provides testimony in court as an expert witness; presents parent education programs and provides intake services for the Family Court system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides custody, physical placement, move, and limited financial mediation services.Conducts custody and physical placement evaluations for the court. Investigates families, parents, stepparents, children, and other relevant people and makes recommendations regarding custody, physical placement, and other factors in the best interest of the child. Testifies at court hearings related to completed studies.Presents parent education programs as specified in the Wisconsin Family Code and Family Court Rules.ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Presents orientation programs to parents and families.Provides intake services for the Office of Family Court Services.Ensures that mediation is provided in a manner that conforms to the Wisconsin Family Code and the Family Court Rules of Winnebago County.Ensures that custody and physical placement evaluations are completed in a timely and professional manner.Ensures that the information presented for the Parent Education Group or Partners in Parenting groups is relevant, current and understandable.Ensures that clients are treated in a courteous and professional manner and provided or referred to appropriate services.Performs other related duties as may be assigned.WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Family Court Services Manager.Works collaboratively with other mediators, managers and support staff.Works with judges, court commissioners, guardian ad litems and attorneys.Works with the public and clients.REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION
A Master's Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in a behavioral science or related field such as social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy.A minimum of two years of relevant work experience, including experience working with diverse populations, substance use/abuse, and mental health work.Training or experience as mandated by Wisconsin Statute 767.405 (4) for family court mediators, or must receive all training required by statute within six months in the position. Winnebago County may provide such training to newly hired employees who are otherwise qualified but do not have it.Completion of custody evaluation training within six months in the position. Winnebago County may provide such training to newly hired employees who are otherwise qualified but do not have it.Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and access to personal transportation and proof of automobile liability insurance which meets or exceeds the requirements given in the Winnebago County Travel Ordinance.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of and skill in the application of theories, practices and techniques of family assessment, family therapy, child development and age appropriate responses to family separation, psychological testing, mental illness, alcohol and other substance abuse disorders, and the cycle of violence.Knowledge of family law systems of paternity, marriage and divorce.Knowledge of Wisconsin family law statutes, local Winnebago Court rules, and knowledge of case law relating to custody, physical placement and limited financial issues.Knowledge of conflict resolution theory, problem solving techniques and conflict management.Knowledge of criminal behavior, homelessness and poverty as they affect families, parents and children.Ability to synthesize information gathered in a custody evaluation process and prepare a comprehensive analysis of a family system and provide recommendations to the family court based on statutory guidelines.Knowledge, understanding and ability to describe services provided by the department, divorce, paternity dynamics, legal…
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