Job Description

Job Overview
The 22nd Judicial Circuit-Juvenile Division seeks applicants for a Deputy Juvenile Officer I-II in the Mediation & Court Services unit. Candidates must have a Master's Degree from an accredited school in psychiatry, psychology, social work, counseling or behavior science degree related to marriage and family interpersonal relationships. Prefer two years of experience in Social Work or a related field. Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of liability insurance and an automobile that can be used on duty (mileage reimbursement is provided). A minimum of 40 hours in civil and family mediation training preferred. Must be at least 21 years old. Please email resumes to: stldjo.resumes@courts.mo.gov.

Starting salary is $52,156.

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Responsibilities

• Deputy Juvenile Officers in the Mediation Unit provide support to the Judicial Officers and other courtroom staff in all Family Court Divisions including but not limited to 14, 15, 16 and 30. The primary focus of these services is to provide assistance in resolving custody disputes in orders of protection, dissolutions, and paternity actions, as well as intra-family conflict. Must have understanding of training standards for Mediators. Maintains an ongoing caseload; closing and opening some cases within specified periods.

Sample of Job Duties

• Provide mediation for divorce/child custody disputes
• Facilitate supervised visitation and custody exchanges, as needed
• Work closely with community agencies that provide supervised visitation and custody exchange services, and domestic violence advocacy
• Provide Intra-Family Mediation services
• Assist judicial officers in all Family Court divisions on domestic relations related matters
• Ability to remain impartial and ethical as sensitive issues may be addressed during mediation sessions
• Link families to community resources, as needed
• Conduct home, school and community visits, with the purpose of gathering further pertinent assessment information on Home Study Investigations
• Testify before the Court as to the current environment of a given client on Home Study Investigations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52,156.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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