Citizen Dispute Resolution Program - Administrative Specialist III - R14494

MediatorSalary: $18.32 – $23.36 HourlyLocation: 4000 South Tamiami Trail, 34231, Sarasota, FLJob Type: Full-TimeDepartment: Court AdministrationClosing Date: ContinuousAbout Our JobPerforming major administrative functions for the courts and the Citizen Dispute Resolution Program. This position will be responsible for working with volunteer mediators and court participants, managing case files, compiling statistics, assisting judges as necessary, public speaking to promote court programs, providing continuing education and special programs for volunteers and other duties as assigned. This position will be responsible for assisting the Family Case Manager and Domestic Violence Coordinator as necessary.

The position requires a good working relationship with judges, court personnel, volunteer mediators, referral sources, attorneys, clerk's office and the public.Job Description:Schedules and coordinates pre-filing mediation for the Citizen Dispute Resolution Program (CDSP), including Family Pre-filing, and oversees volunteer mediators; Analyzes documents such as contracts to ensure comprehension of issues in dispute, communicates with each party regarding the dispute to obtain voluntary participation in CDSP.Facilitates small claims county court proceedings and arranges for volunteers to mediate the cases to resolution.Schedules and coordinates county court office mediations.Mediates county cases, prepares/drafts settlement agreements, court orders or impasse reports on all cases mediated.Prepares orders for county court judges.Provides back up family case management assistance; prepares cases for temporary injunction hearings; facilitates domestic violence cases as required by the Family Case Manager. Assists with other administration duties as needed in the South County Courthouse (including but not limited to Court Administration back up and microphone check backup).Other administrative functions: Monitor both public and court ordered referrals, compile and report data, statistics and other special reports documenting activities, participate in organizing trainings, present training sessions, attend continuing education trainings, assist with program outreach, attend outreach functions and speak publicly about the program, develop alternative procedures as the need arises, provide coverage for the county court judges during small claims pre-trials Assists North County Program Director as needed, and any other duties as assigned.This employee must become a Florida Supreme Court certified county mediator and Florida Supreme Court certified assistant trainer within one-year of hire.Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Minimum Qualifications: An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university and 4-6 years of secretarial or administrative experience with some executive exposure.

Year-for-year experience may substitute for the college degree. Some supervisory experience may be required. Advanced Professional Certification highly desirable.Job Competencies:Working knowledge of the judicial system and court procedures, standard business/office experience.Certification as a mediator.Knowledge of the judicial system and use of basic office equipment.Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

(That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call .Government employers are drug-free and tobacco-free environments, EEO/AA/ADA employers, and they prohibit discrimination in all services, programs or activities.Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.