At a Glance
- Tasks: Help resolve conflicts and provide mediation services to the community.
- Company: Join a supportive team focused on conflict management and community engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration with diverse community members.
- Why this job: Be a key player in fostering peace and understanding in your community.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Conflict Management or related field and mediation experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60174 - 70491 $ per year.
Provides the public with information on the mediation process, as well as other conflict management processes. Performs intake services and works with customers to increase their awareness and understanding of the mediation and conflict resolution services offered by the Mediation Center. Incumbent develops new referral sources, provides case management services, including organizational conflict and team building consultation services, and collaborates in strategic planning. Conducts and supervises mediations, leads trainings, prepares reports and compiles data. Assists in the planning, development and execution of new volunteer training, and provides ongoing support to volunteer mediators. Presents training and educational workshops for the public and fosters relationships with community members, courts and other agencies to maintain existing programs, creates and expands mediation services and conducts research to further the goals of the Center.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Conflict Management, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field AND 3 years of experience as a practitioner in mediation or alternative dispute resolution.
- Certification by the Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation, Inc. OR from the Dayton Mediation Center as a 'Master Mediator' may be substituted for 2 years of experience.
- Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.
Certifications:
- Must have Master Mediator certification within one year of employment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
License Requirements:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, at time of appointment, and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Notes:
- Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.
Background Check:
- A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing:
- Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/H
Mediation Specialist I in Ottawa employer: City of Dayton Department of Water
As a Mediation Specialist I with our organization, you will join a dedicated team committed to fostering conflict resolution and community engagement in a supportive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and collaboration with community partners. Located in a vibrant area, our workplace culture emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and the meaningful impact of our services on the community.
Contact Details:
City of Dayton Department of Water Recruitment Team
