Mediation Specialist

Fond du Lac

Position Responsibilities:

• Inform area providers of availability of project services.
• Screen and accept referrals from coordinating agencies, FDL providers and court services.
• Schedule meetings with client(s) depending upon client availability and open time slots.
• Contact other available parties and schedule pertinent meetings to resolve issues and determine potential for reparations and restitution.
• Be responsible for facilitating meetings that will result in conflict resolution and Indian family preservation and/or reunification.
• Consult with Coordinator when necessary.
• Submit progress report to Referring Agency Personnel.
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities required.
• Collect data and submit required reports promptly to funding agency and Social Services Department Coordinator.
• Attend regular department meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain a current information trail with FDL Legal Director and Department Coordinator.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal physical requirements.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social science field with two or more years of supervised professional level work is required.
• Specific training in Conflict Resolution, Domestic Abuse, Mediation Theory, Family and Civil Law including Indian Child Welfare, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation in Education.
• Training in Certification of Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Neutral required.
• Knowledge of dynamics of Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Neutral required.
• Knowledge of dynamics of chemical dependency and domestic violence is required.
• Valid Driver’s license, reliable, insured vehicle is required.
• Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
• Subject to annual re-licensure on anniversary date.
• Subject to pre-employment, post accident, return to duty, follow-up, and random drug testing.
• Some travel is required.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive benefit plan, which includes medical, dental, retirement, optional life insurance, optional disability coverage and more. For detailed information please click here.

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APPLY TO: Fond du Lac Human Resources
1720 Big Lake Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
218-878-2653