FOC Custody & Parenting Specialist ( FOC Family Counselor)
Under general supervision, provides mediation to assist parties in domestic relations matters filed with the Circuit Court in order to voluntarily resolve disputes involving child custody and/or parenting time. Conducts court ordered home investigations and office interviews in order to gather economic and environmental information concerning parties in divorce, separation or paternity proceedings involving minor dependent children. Summarizes and analyzes gathered information and prepares written recommendations regarding custody, parenting time and related matters for review and determination by a Friend of the Court Referee and/or a Family Division Judge. Provides crisis and dispute resolution counseling to educate parents about the effects of separation and divorce and assists them in generating alternative solutions regarding custody and parenting time issues. Utilizes current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments
Minimum Qualifications
1. Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or closely related field; AND
NOTE: Applicants possessing transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States will be required to provide documentation of degree equivalency from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). The degree evaluation will be required for application processing.
2. Have had at least two (2) years of full-time experience in family counseling; AND
3. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license. Out of country driver's license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver's license before the hire date; AND
4. Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical established for this class.
5. Successfully complete the six-month probationary period.