Family Mediator
Government of Alberta · Justice, Court and Justice Services Division
This job in plain words
This permanent full-time job is a Family Mediator role in Edmonton with the Business and Resolution Services team. The mediator helps families resolve parenting, guardianship and child support disputes, with a focus on the best interests of children.
Can you apply?
This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Final candidates must pass a criminal records check. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated.
- Education
- College certificate · Minimum: a related certificate with 4 years of related experience. Other options are a related diploma with 3 years, a related university degree with 2 years, or a Bachelor or Master of Social Work. Also needs at least 180 hours of mediation training.
- Experience
- Related experience is needed, from 0 years (Master of Social Work) to 4 years, depending on education. Experience in family mediation is preferred.
- Job type
- Full-time, permanent, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
What they ask for:
- At least 180 hours of mediation or conflict resolution training, 40 in family mediation.
- Bachelor or Master of Social Work, or a related degree, diploma or certificate.
- Related experience: 2 years with a degree, 3 with a diploma, 4 with a certificate.
- Strong negotiation and multi-party, high-conflict mediation skills.
- Strong knowledge of child development and children in separation or divorce.
- Strong organizational skills to handle complex family matters.
What you would do
- Screen and assess cases to see if family mediation fits.
- Run pre-mediation sessions and screen for safety concerns.
- Mediate in a non-evaluative, facilitative, client-focused way.
- Sign service agreements with clients and write summaries of agreements.
- Consult courts, counsellors and community agencies about mediation.
How to apply
Apply online through the official job posting. Include a resume with dates for all education and work, and list each mediation course with its hours and provider.
Good to know:
- Candidates who pass the interview may be asked to do an assessed mediation role play.
- Final candidates must pass a criminal records check at their own cost, as must interview travel costs.
- The job is at the John E. Brownlee Building in Edmonton.
- This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower level.
We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.
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