Child Custody Recommending Counselor​/Investigator

superior court county of madera, state of californiaannouncement of examination child custody recommending counselor/investigator

monthly salary: $6,650 – $8,083

* individuals with bilingual spanish skills are encouraged to apply

final filing date: opened until filled

the madera county superior court encourages a positive work-life balance and offers a competitive benefits package:

• experienced child custody recommending counselor/investigators with years of services are encouraged to apply.
• the madera county superior court offers membership into calpers and for classic members a 2.7% at 55 retirement benefit formula for individuals in a california government retirement system on or before 12/31/2012, or new employees a 2% at 62 retirement benefit formula.
• retirement from madera county superior court includes lifelong employer contributions towards health benefit plans. Once retired, employees will receive the normal employer contribution towards health insurance premiums pursuant to the calpers retirement schedule.
• * the madera county superior court ceo may consider hiring above the entry level a step based on years of experience.

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under the direction of the director of family court services, to mediate disputes involving child custody and visitation; to investigate complex cases involving child custody disagreements, step-parent adoptions and guardian ships, and probate conservatorships; to prepare a variety of court reports and recommendations; and to do related work as required. Exercises no supervision.

• provides guidance and counseling to cases referred by the court; conducts child custody and visitation mediation.
• meets with parties involved in custody and visitation disputes.
• works through differences with involved parties and develops recommendations for the court.
• investigates allegations concerning child custody.
• prepares written reports of recommendations for the court at the completion of investigations.
• gathers relevant materials and develops recommendations concerning stepparent adoptions, guardian ships, and other related custody matters.
• interviews conservators and proposed conservatee for conservatorship cases.
• explains conservatorship procedures and develops recommendations concerning the appropriateness of proposed conservatorship.
• provides a variety of information about functions to others.

• coordinates activities with community organizations, school authorities, therapists,
• state and local organizations and other outside agencies.
• prepares court reports, social case histories, correspondence, and other documents as necessary.
• attends and participates in professional group meetings.
• stays abreast of current legislation regarding custody evaluation, domestic violence, and related issues.
• represents family court services at conferences and meetings.

knowledge of:

the court system of california and the procedures used in family law cases.

community resources to which clients can be referred for assistance.

adult psychopathology, family psychology and system dynamics.

child development theory and clinical issues related to children.

recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to child abuse, the effects of divorce on children, and child custody research.

principles of case management and interviewing principles and techniques.

pertinent federal, state, and local laws, and regulations including those affecting conciliation/mediation work and mental health issues.

operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.

operate a motor vehicle safely.

perform specialized mediation and investigative work involving family law and child custody.

conduct specialized interviews to assess the mental health needs of children and adults.

analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and develop recommendations in support of goals.

develop and prepare a variety of records and reports.

communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious…