Ontario Public Service Careers - Job Preview FRANÇAIS Search Who we are Our workforce Hiring Process Youth And New Professionals Job Ad Ministry:Ministry of the Attorney General Division:Court Services Division Position Title:MEDIATOR (FAMILY) Duration:1 Permanent Location:47 Sheppard Ave. E., Toronto, Toronto Region Compensation AMAPCEO Group: Salary:$66,618.00 - $82,366.00 per annum Position Status:Open Job Code:18PSW - Social Work Schedule:6 Category:Health and Social Services Job ID:8434 The Ontario Court of Justice requires a mediator to provide effective family mediation services between parties in order to produce mutually acceptable agreements in a wide variety of complex and sensitive issues. Your duties will onclude: providing mediation of family law disputes including, but not limited to, the issues of custody, access and child support; screening for domestic violence and power imbalances; conducting individual and joint meetings with parties; maintaining contact with counsel throughout the mediation process, writing open or closed mediation reports for the parties and/or the court; providing information on court procedures and alternative options; referring clients for legal advice or to other community services; providing guidance and training for mediation interns assisting the service; preparing statistical reports; responding to general inquiries about the mediation service and promoting and representing the service in the community. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications:MSW or equivalent degree; knowledge of mediation and negotiation techniques and practices; ability to apply mediation skills and techniques; knowledge of legal steps involved in a mediation and separation and/or divorce; understanding of power imbalances and techniques to redress them; some knowledge and understanding of family dynamics and child development as it relates to family mediation; awareness of multicultural issues in dispute resolution; strong oral and written communication skills; tact and diplomacy in dealing with emotionally sensitive issues in order to ensure fairness and impartiality. Posting Date:Friday, May 02, 2008 Closing Date:Friday, May 16, 2008 Applications must be received by the end of the closing date with the Job ID number quoted. http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?JobID=8434 (1 of 2)5/7/2008 5:17:57 PM FAQs Ontario Public Service Careers - Job Preview Send application to: Manager, Court Administration Ministry of the Attorney General 47 Sheppard Ave. E. Toronto, Ontario, M2N 5N1 Fax: 416-325-0881 Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying to positions. The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Print HOME | CONTACT US | LINKS | ONTARIO.CA This site is maintained by the Government of Ontario Privacy | Important Notices © Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2007 Last Modified: 12/10/2007 3:00:47 PM http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?JobID=8434 (2 of 2)5/7/2008 5:17:57 PM Return to Search