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Role Responsibilities

• Screen and assess cases to determine if family mediation is appropriate.
• Conduct pre-mediation sessions to ensure parties understand their options and are prepared to proceed, including providing appropriate resources and screening for safety concerns.
• Provide non-evaluative, facilitative, client-focus, ethical approach to mediation.
• Enter into service agreements with clients.
• Use effective strategies in high conflict situations.
• Help parties address needs and interests, focusing on best interests of the children.
• Possess knowledge of relevant Family Law.
• Provide written summary of agreements for clients.
• Assist parties in adjusting to new family structure and circumstances.
Engage in peer consultation and co-mediation as a means of maintaining and enhancing professional standards and performance levels.

• Consult with Family Court Counsellors, Case flow Coordinators and other department, government, and community agencies regarding appropriateness of mediation as a means of resolving disputes.
Participate in government and community-based agencies, boards, or groups to provide links between Business and Resolution Services and the community.

• Excellent conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation skills including multi-party and high conflict mediation.
• Strong knowledge of child development and the needs of children in a separation or divorce.
• Strong assessment skills to foster mediator and practitioner development.
• Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to staff.
• Strong organizational skills to handle the volume and complexity of work.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
Ability to work with sensitive and complex matters involving families and children.

Qualifications

• Related University Degree (Dispute Resolution, Sociology, Psychology, Law, etc.) and 2 years related practical experience; OR
• Bachelor of Social Work & Some related experience; OR
• Master’s Degree in a related field and some practical experience; OR
• Related Diploma and 3 years related experience; OR
Related Certificate and 4 years related experience.

• Significant knowledge, supplemented by experience, of theoretical models, specialized techniques, and practical and theoretical procedures related to mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Experience facilitating alternative dispute resolution processes, such as mediation, for families experiencing parental conflict and/or going through separation or divorce.
Proficient in using technology to mediate remotely and use client relationship software to manage client information and appointments.

Notes

• This is for two full-time permanent positions located in the Red Deer Justice Centre.
• The hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday 8:15AM-4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week.
• A hybrid work arrangement is available for this position.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs