Family Court Counselor

Salary : $83,969.60 - $106,392.00 Annually

Location : San Diego Superior Court, CA

Job Type : Permanent - Full-Time

Job Number : 22-023

Department : Various

Opening Date : 10 / 04 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

Summary

FAMILY COURT COUNSELOR (Repost) Examination No. 22-023

San Diego Superior Court is seeking additional qualified candidates for the position of Family Court Counselor. Candidates who previously applied under Exam No. 22-023 and qualified to be on the eligible list do NOT need to reapply.

The ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.

The eligible list may be used to fill Family Court Counselor vacancies in all court locations as they occur, for both bilingual and non-bilingual positions.

Upon successful completion of training, incumbent(s) may be assigned to any of the Family Court Services locations based on the needs of the court :

• Central Courthouse, 1100 Union Street, San Diego CA
• North County Regional Center, 325 South Melrose Drive, Vista CA
• East County Regional Center, 250 East Main Street, El Cajon CA
• South County Regional Center, 500 Third Avenue, Chula Vista CA

JOB SUMMARY

A Family Court Counselor evaluates and makes recommendations regarding disputed child custody, visitation and guardianship matters. Typical duties may include but are not limited to : investigating and determining facts and conditions regarding issues of domestic violence and child and substance abuse; making collateral contacts; interviewing parties; making community referrals; presenting recommendations orally and in writing; testifying in court; conducting child custody recommending counseling conferences; drafting stipulated settlement agreements; preparing and maintaining case files, court reports and statistical records.

The IDEAL CANDIDATE should have the following :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Principles and practices of mental health; adult psychopathology; psychological and socioeconomics of the family unit; characteristics and signs of abuse, domestic violence and substance abuse; clinical issues relating to family dysfunction and child development; laws related to visitation, custody and parental rights; child custody recommending counseling, negotiation and individual / group counseling practices and techniques; governmental and private community resources and referral agencies.

ABILITY TO :

Reach logical conclusions based on the evaluation of facts and conflicting information; establish rapport and effective working relationships with clients, some of whom may be emotional or uncooperative; conduct interviews in a non-confrontational manner; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare concise reports and records; prioritize work and manage time effectively; exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

AND

At least two (2) years of full-time, increasingly responsible, professional, post-graduate-degree counseling or psychotherapy experience in a setting related to the areas of responsibility of the court (e.g., dispute resolution, child protective services).

Allowable Substitutions :

HOW TO APPLY

An online San Diego Superior Court application is required. Please visit the court's website at www.sdcourt.ca.gov . From the General Info tab, click on Employment . At the Job Opportunities page, click on the position that you are interested in and then click on the Apply button.

New users of the NEOGOV / GovernmentJobs online application system will need to set up a job applicant user account.

FILING DEADLINE

Online applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until vacancy is filled.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION

Qualified applicants will be placed on the Family Court Counselor eligible list based on an evaluation of information provided in the online application. Only candidates whose qualifications best meet the needs of the court will be invited to participate in selection interviews, which may include an in-person written exercise.

Placement on the Family Court Counselor eligible list does NOT guarantee that all candidates will be contacted for interviews.

The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an implied or expressed contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked at any time. The requirements stated represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed requirements does not guarantee an applicant will qualify.

CM2 - Court Management

HEALTH INSURANCE :

Cafeteria-style flexible benefits plan, which offers health, dental and vision coverage.

LIFE INSURANCE :

A group rate life insurance program is available.

RETIREMENT :

Participation in the County Employees Retirement System.

VACATION :

New employees in this job class accrue vacation at an initial rate of 17 days per year; pro-rated if part-time

SICK LEAVE :

Employees in this job class accrue 13 days of sick leave per year; pro-rated if part-time.

HOLIDAYS :

San Diego Superior Court currently observes 14 paid holidays per year, plus employee's birthday; pro-rated if part-time.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS :

Deferred compensation (401a, 457b, 457 Roth); tuition reimbursement program; suggestion award program; minimal sick leave usage award; credit union services.

01

Before completing the Supplemental Questionnaire, please be sure to review the job bulletin to become familiar with the qualifications for this position. If you do not meet these qualifications, do not apply.

Please answer the following questions thoroughly and completely. The information you provide may be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the examination process; used to evaluate your education, training and experience; and / or provided for review during the selection process.

Wherever specific information is requested, it must be stated. Statements such as "See Résumé" or "See Work Experience Section" are not acceptable responses. Sections which are not applicable to your particular qualifications should be marked "N / A" to indicate that they have not been overlooked.

02

In Questions 3 through 9 below, please describe how your related education, training and / or post-Master's degree experience meet the seven qualification factors to be a counselor of conciliation, in reference to California Family Law Code Section 1815.

If you reference applicable work experience from your current and / or previous jobs in your responses, those jobs must be included in the "Work Experience" section of your online application.

03

Factor 1 of 7 :

A Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage, family and child counseling, or other behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family interpersonal relationships.

04

Factor 2 of 7 :

At least two years of (full-time, professional, post-Master's degree) 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.

Please include in your response :

If you are citing applicable post-Master's-degree work experience from multiple jobs, please use a separate paragraph for each position.

05

Factor 3 of 7 :

Knowledge of the court system of California and the procedures used in family law cases.

06

Factor 4 of 7 :

Knowledge of other resources in the community that clients can be referred to for assistance.

07

Factor 5 of 7 :

Knowledge of adult psychopathology and the psychology of families.

08

Factor 6 of 7 :

Knowledge of child development, child abuse, clinical issues relating to children, the effects of divorce on children, the effects of domestic violence on children, and child custody research sufficient to enable a counselor to assess the mental health needs of children.

09

Factor 7 of 7 :

Training in domestic violence issues as described in (Family Law Code) Section 1816.

10

Are you fluent in a language other than English? If YES, indicate other language. If NO, indicate "N / A".

Required Question