Job Description
Salary : $53,619.00 - $68,364.00 Annually
Location : Florence AZ 85132, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500141
Department: Conciliation Court
Opening Date: 09/04/2024
Description First review of applications September 16, 2024 Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a variety of duties?
Are you tired of working the weekends, nights, holidays, and endless overtime?
We offer a great work schedule and benefit package and invite you to join our team!
New graduates are welcome to apply!
Pinal County offers:
- A team of amazing people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees
- Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From; Some with Zero Employee Premium Cost
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Telehealth
- Retirement Plans with Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
- Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- Ten Paid Holidays
- Civil Service Leave
- Van Pool Options
- Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
- Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- Paid Sabbaticals After 5 Years of Continuous Service
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
- Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
- Suite of Voluntary Benefit Options including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Cancer Insurance
Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you:
JOB SUMMARY Performs professional work of considerable difficulty in providing mediation, family evaluations, on-call services, expedited differentiated case management conferences, child interviews, parent coordination, parent education, and guidance to self-represented clients for Conciliation Services at the direction of the Superior Court.
HIRING SALARY RANGE The full salary range for this position is $53,619 - $83,109
The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. The salary at the top of this posting represents our starting minimum to midpoint of range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer is likely to be presented to you within this range.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.
Example of Duties Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Conducts court-ordered family evaluations; reviews and analyzes complex information which is highly sensitive; communicates with a variety of outside agencies including law enforcement and DCS; reaches logical and sound conclusions based on evaluation of facts and conflicting information and prepares lengthy reports and written recommendations to the court.
- Facilitates mediation in self or court-referred cases in Family Law, Juvenile Dependency, Guardianship, and Severance cases; prepares complex legal documents to address parenting plans, financial issues, and safety concerns.
- Performs court-ordered EDCM conferences and on-call services to provide immediate assistance to the Court by screening cases for appropriate services which require rapid assessment on issues of violence, mental instability, substance abuse, threats of abduction, homicide, or suicide and provision of written agreements, testimony, and/or recommendations to the court.
- Provides legal information and document review for self-represented litigants in the Decree Assistance Project and Family Law Facilitator program.
- Facilitates statutorily mandated parent education classes; provides in-depth and interactive instruction for the high conflict workshop.
- Interviews, assesses, and counsels minors contemplating marriage and provides the court with a written report and recommendations; counsels estranged couples regarding their marriage.
- Interviews children as referred by the court; submits audio recordings and written reports per policy; makes reports to DCS as necessary.
- Submits evaluative reports, mediated agreements, court documents, and internal assignments within established timelines.
- Manages risks, crises, and emergencies and utilizes reasonable procedures in cases involving clients who present with potential domestic violence, self-harm, suicide, abuse, or violent intent.
- Works and interacts collaboratively with other stakeholders, including judges, court staff, attorneys, family members, therapists, teachers, guidance counselors, physicians, probation officers, attorneys, and other individuals with information relevant to the best interests of the child.
- Attends meetings, conferences and workshops; participates in the accomplishment of organizational, departmental and workgroup goals and objectives.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK - Master's degree in a Behavioral Science or Juris Doctor from an accredited school of Law.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the mental health, child welfare system, juvenile probation, court/criminal justice system or with a social services agency, with a focus on working with families and/or children.
Special Requirements - Valid Arizona driver's license.
- Fingerprint Clearance Card within 90 days of hire.
- Completion of a 40-hour mediation training and training in domestic violence and child abuse within one (1) year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications - Preference will be given to candidates with licensure by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health examiners in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy and/or those licensed to practice law in Arizona.
Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of State, Federal, and local laws and regulations that apply to family law, juvenile dependency, conflict resolution and mediation; legal terminology.
- Knowledge of professional ethics and standards of practice that apply to mediation, evaluation, counseling, parent coordination, and child interviews.
- Knowledge of principles of time and records management in accordance with clinical standards.
- Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, consumer records, and restricted County information.
- Ability to maintain the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Conciliation Court by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally using excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, outside agencies, the courts, and the public.
- Ability to work with diverse populations and interact professionally and effectively; work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to write legal documents and correspondence.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and/or drive a vehicle. Manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see and read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone; lifting, unloading, pushing and carrying small files/objects to and from various locations throughout the County.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Office setting with clientele that may be under considerable stress or with high emotion. May need to utilize de-escalation techniques for optimal service. Will be required to drive throughout the County.
Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below: - An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
- Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
- 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
- Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
- Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
- Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Quarterly Wellness Challenges
- Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
- Vaccination Clinics
- Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
- Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
- Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
- Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
- Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
- Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
- Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
- Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Telehealth
- Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
- Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
- Civil Service Leave
- VanPool Options
- Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
- Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
- Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees (Above listed benefits are in effect as of January 7, 2024)
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this online supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated along with your application.
All questions must be answered. You are encouraged to respond as specifically and as completely as possible. Attaching or referencing a resume will not be considered responsive. Answers related to specific job experience must be reflected on your application. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact and partial information can result in disqualification.
- Please check the box to indicate you have read and understood the instructions.
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The department will use the email address and phone number listed on your application to contact you for interviews and status notifications.
Do you understand that if you choose to omit, provide incorrect or outdated information you may be omitted from notifications about important steps in the recruitment process, including self-scheduling for interviews?
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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
- None
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree/Juris Doctorate
- PhD or equivalent
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Please indicate the number of years of experience you have working in a mental health care system, child welfare system, juvenile probation, court/ criminal justice system, or social services agency with a focus on working with families and/or children.
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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Have you attended a 40-hour training for mediation?
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Please describe a time you had to juggle several projects at once. How did you organize your time? What was the result?
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What are the three things that are most important to you in a job?
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The Superior Court in Pinal County conducts an extensive background investigation of criminal history.A criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually and based on job requirements. However, felony convictions and some violent misdemeanor convictions may result in disqualification for employment with the Superior Court."Crime" as used in this section means any and all felonies, misdemeanors, and serious driving offenses. "Crime" does not include minor civil traffic offenses."Convicted" means that you have been found guilty by a court or jury, pleaded guilty or no contest to a crime and/or have been sentenced for a crime, whether incarcerated, placed on probation, fined or received a suspended sentence.Do you understand you will be required to pass an extensive background that includes a criminal history check (which may include additional evaluations), in addition to education and employment verification?
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Have you ever been terminated, discharged, or forced to resign from any position?
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If you answered yes to the question above, please name the employer, explain the circumstances and date of occurrence.
If not applicable, type "N/A" in the box below.
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If you are applying for preference points, please indicate which category below.
To be awarded preference points, you must upload required supporting documentation such as DD214. - Veteran
- Disabled Veteran
- Spouse of Disabled/Deceased Veteran
- Does not apply
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