EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Mediator – Dispute Resolution Program
Accepting Applications until January 19th
Send cover letter and resume to: Alison Edwards at alison@splash.ochumanrelations.org
Preferred format for applications is pdf.
GENERAL DUTIES Under the supervision of the Program Director, provides community and court-based conflict resolution services, educational workshops and mediation training at a variety of locations throughout the county. Responsibilities include:
- Casework as a community and court mediator.
- Identifying, developing and conducting educational workshops on topics in which disputes and conflicts arise (landlord/tenant, police/community, employment, etc.).
- Developing and maintaining partnerships with local stakeholders (law-enforcement, community- based organizations, citizen groups, schools, businesses, etc.).
- Community outreach.
- Recruiting, training, utilizing and retaining court and community volunteers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Two years combined experience/education that demonstrates knowledge and abilities listed below:
- Basic Mediation Certification and a working knowledge of Alternative Dispute Resolution practices.
- Community and/or court mediation experience.
- Workshop development and facilitation skills.
- Strong community relations and collaboration skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills a plus.
Ability to:
- Work with diverse groups and individuals to promote cooperative and amicable resolution of conflicts.
- Deal tactfully and respectfully with sensitive issues involving divergent viewpoints and cultures.
- Communicate with grassroots community people in a non-patronizing manner.
- Interface with civil/small claims litigants, court personnel and judicial officers in a respectful and diplomatic manner.
- Work independently, be organized and able to work on multiple tasks.
- Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports.
EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE
Hourly wage: $19.71-26.44 based on experience, 32-40 hours per week, plus benefits package including: full health, dental, 401(k), life insurance, 11 paid holidays, 9 sick days, 10 paid vacation days, and others.
*****Bilingual applicants are particularly encouraged to apply*****
The Orange County Human Relations Council is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Our mission is to foster mutual understanding among residents in order to make Orange County a better place for ALL people to live, work and do business
