ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SPECIALIST

Assists with all aspects of the leadership and management of the Jackson County Friend of the Court office. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience with policy management, project management, employee relations, supervisory leadership, Friend of the Court or family law. Preference given to a Licensed Attorney in the State of Michigan. Easily apply by entering your contact information and uploading your cover letter and resume.

Position Description

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Friend of the Court, directly supervises the Program Managers and oversees the supervision of all areas of the department. Oversees the receipt and disbursement of monies processed through the office and the accounting of all monies. Oversees the operation of the data processing system and serves as local project coordinator for the State system. Assists in preparing and monitoring the budgets of the office. Acts for the Friend of the Court in the absence of that individual. Additional functions include but are not limited to:

• Participates in the hiring process, provides staff orientation and training, reviews and evaluates staff performance, initiates corrective actions as necessary, and deals with employee relations issues.
• Oversees the development, implementation and operation of the computer system for the office. Trains FOC staff on computer systems.
• Serves as local project coordinator for the MiCSES project and leader of the data processing team.
• Manages, through the Program Manager, the accounting section and ensures the implementation and maintenance of appropriate accounting system. Responds to the more complex accounting issues and problems.
• Advises and assists staff on the interpretation and application of court rules and office policies, enforcement and case processing issues, and other operational matters.
• Meets with local and State auditors to ascertain compliance with generally accepted accounting practices. Responsible for audit compliance.
• Assists the Friend of the Court in the development and updating of policies and procedures including standard operating procedures.
• Represents the Friend of the Court at show cause and bench warrant hearings and makes recommendations to the court on delinquent support obligations, and custody and parenting time violations.
• Mediates domestic relations disputes as ordered by the court, or upon request of parties. May prepare agreements for parties and attorneys outlining the agreement reached.
• Oversees the records management functions of the office and ensures compliance with statutes and court rules.
• Mandated reporter for CPS.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, business, accounting or related area. Master’s degree or law degree is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of four to five years of proven experience including skills in policy management, project management, employee relations, employee coaching and mentoring, change management, with data processing responsibilities. A minimum of 2-3 years supervisory leadership experience and administrative oversight is also required. Requires some Friend of the Court or family law experience or experience in a closely related setting, with preference given to a Licensed Attorney in the State of Michigan.

Other Requirements: Valid Michigan Driver’s license.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE; BENEFITS EFFECTIVE DATE OF HIRE!

This is a non-union, exempt posiition offering all benefits effective date of hire!

CORE BENEFITS (Provided at no cost): $30,000 Life Insurance, $30,000 AD&D; Long-Term Disability; Employee Wellness Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (based on length of service); Paid bereavement leave; and Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS (Cost share required): Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision; Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and dependent children; Short-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care); Health Savings Account; Consumerism Card; Legal Shield & ID Shield.

Benefit eligible employees opting out of the County’s Health Plan with proof of other coverage qualify for a $3,000 Cash-In-Lieu of Insurance benefit paid bi-weekly at the rate of $125.

Full time employees are also offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution 401a Plan with voluntary enrollment in our 457 Plan and greater than two times the employee contribution to our Retirement Health Savings Plan.

Details of the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement can be found on our website, www.mijackson.org.