The Superior Court of California, County of Monterey is recruiting for the position of Mediator/Child Custody Recommending Counselor, Bilingual (PART-TIME). First consideration will be given to applications received on or before Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. After July 26th, applications will be reviewed and considered on a competitive basis weekly, until the position has been filled.
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents:
1. Court Application
2. Proof of the equivalent to a master's or doctoral degree and License as a: Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage Family Child Counseling (LFMT) or Clinical Psychologist issued by the State of California (if applicable)
3. Cover Letter
4. Resume
5. Responses to the Supplemental Questions.
Failure to post all required documents will automatically result in being eliminated from the recruitment. After a thorough review, those candidates who best exhibit the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities in their application materials will be invited to continue the recruitment process, which may include:
1. Pre-Interview Exercise or Exam
2. Panel Interview(s).
Part-time will consist of 24 to 32 hours per week.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, serve as a Mediator and Child Custody Recommending Counselor (CCRC) for the Superior Court in a variety of child custody and visitation disputes arising from cases filed with the court; conduct domestic violence assessments in cases involving parties with children; conduct child observations, evaluate social, family, and environmental dynamics and other aspects of parental responsibilities which directly relate to formulating child custody recommendations; perform related duties.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a highly specialized, experienced and professional job classification for positions which perform brief conflict interventions, confidential mediation, child custody recommending counselling, at-court interventions, and associated other activities for Family Court proceedings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of
1. Principles, practices and theories of adult and child psychology.
2. Child development theory.
3. Principles, techniques and practices of crisis intervention and court mediation.
4. Legal terminology, legal documents and court procedures relevant to family court services.
5. Interviewing principles and techniques.
6. Mental health issues.
7. Domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse, and other related issues and their effect on children and families.
8. Relevant Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
9. Basic computer applications and technological processes.
Skill and Ability to:
1. Interpret, explain and apply a variety of codes, statutes, policies, rules, procedures, instruction and regulations related to mediation and recommendations in Family Court Services sessions.
2. Negotiate inclusive agreements for child custody, visitation and co-parenting plans.
3. Analyze complex problems and evaluate alternative solutions and their potential consequences.
4. Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, parenting plans and records.
5. Conduct interviews in a composed and neutral manner even when working with upset and hostile clients.
6. Interview children, as directed by the hearing officer, in a nonthreatening manner in order to elicit information necessary information to assist in the resolution of the case.
7. Maintain confidentiality as required by legal or ethical standards.
8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships, rapport, and relate well with individuals from varying socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds often under difficult, emotional, and stressful circumstances.
9.Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
10.Recognize child abuse, substance abuse and domestic violence issues and report as required by law.
11.Operate modern office equipment including copiers, computers, word processors, fax machines and printers.
Other: Candidate should possess good self-care management skills due to the emotional and sometimes disturbing nature of the information disclosed in sessions and court filings.
