Child Custody Recommending Counselor

Superior Court of California, County of El DoradoInvites Applications for the Position of:

Child Custody Recommending Counselor (Part-Time)Part-time schedule will equate to 24 hours per week; all benefits will be pro-rated per the final part-time schedule.

Location: South Lake TahoeSalary Range: $140.88 - $49.69 HourlyApplication Filing Date: Open Until Filled

Under general direction, the Child Custody Recommending Counselor supports the Court process by performing child recommending counseling services designed to resolve disputes regarding contested child custody and visitation matters, and in the absence of an agreement makes written recommendations to the Court and parties regarding the child/children’s best interests on the unresolved custody and visitation issues. This position is subject to the provisions of the Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act.

This is a journey-level professional classification. Most duties and responsibilities are performed within established policies, procedures, standards, rules and laws. However, incumbents must often work independently and make decisions in the absence of easily applied rules. This class typically reports to the Supervising Child Custody Recommending Counselor class.

Requirements:Education- A master’s degree from an accredited college, university or program in social work; psychology; marriage, family and child counseling; or other behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family interpersonal relationships.

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Experience- Two (2) years of experience in counseling or psychotherapy, or both, preferably in a setting related to the areas of responsibility of the family conciliation court and with the ethnic population to be served.

BENEFITS:Vacation: Accruals start at ten (10) days per year for full-time employees (increases with years of service).Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays plus four (4) floating holidays for full-time employees.Sick Leave: Twelve (12) days per year for full-time employees.Health Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage is offered to employees and their eligible dependents, with a significant portion of the health benefit contributions paid by the Court.Retirement: CalPERS retirement is the benefit offered by the County CalPERS program in effect at the date of hire. The Court does not contribute to Social Security.Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: The Court provides basic employee life and AD&D insurance. Employees may elect to purchase supplemental life or AD&D insurance subject to the provisions of the respective insurance plan.Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: The Court provides and pays for LTD insurance subject to the provisions of the respective insurance plan.Flexible Spending Account: The ability to deduct a portion of your salary before taxes to apply towards qualified medical expenses and/or childcare expenses.Employee Assistance Program: Employees may use this program for up to six (6) visits per year at no cost to the employee. Services are completely confidential.Deferred Compensation: The Court offers two (2) deferred compensation plans for employees who wish to participate through payroll deduction.Pet Healthcare Program: Voluntary employee-paid benefit.

Other Requirements:Possession of a valid driver’s license may be required depending on the position or the ability to provide alternate methods of transportation that meet job requirements.Candidates are required to pass a fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ). Convictions, depending on the type, number and date, may be disqualifying.All Court employees must take the Oath of Allegiance.

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