JOB SUMMARY
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Under the supervision of the Friend of the Court Legal Manager, conducts legal investigations on
disputed domestic relations issues involving child custody, parenting time, child support, and
spousal support. Prepares reports concerning child custody, child support, parenting time, and
spousal support payments in divorce cases. Conducts mediations with parties involved in
disputed domestic relations issues concerning custody and parenting time. Prepares consent
orders as a result of successful mediation.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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Essential Duties:
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Investigates assigned cases based on principle concerns of the case.
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Interviews involved parties, including children, to obtain case information and develop an accurate account of case; examines various records for supportive data.
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Confers on assigned cases with officials of social agencies, legal and law enforcement officials, and school officials to obtain and verify data.
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Prepares recommendation based on investigation and reports.
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Conducts home visits to observe family-life, child care, and home conditions as needed.
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Communicates departmental policies to public, attorneys and court.
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Discusses custody and change of custody procedures and procedures pertaining to removal of child out-of-state.
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Informs clients on routine matters pertaining to divorce, custody, parenting time, child
support, and spousal support.
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Conducts mediation sessions with parties involved in a domestic relations matter in an
effort to work toward the resolution of custody and parenting time disputes.
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Performs all other duties as assigned.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work begin performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
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EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Communicating effectively with clients, including children (interviewing and writing skills).
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Operating standard office equipment, including personal computer and Dictaphone.
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Directing, controlling and planning the activities of others.
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Influencing people in their opinions, attitudes and judgment.
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Performing effectively under stress; attaining precise set limits, tolerances and standards.
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LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
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Duties may require a valid Michigan driver's license.
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BACKGROUND CHECK
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Pursuant to MCL 15.651 - 15.654, Public Employee Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Check
Act, all IV-D staff will be subjected to a fingerprint-based background investigation.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office
equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and
hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone. Duties may
require an employee to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force
frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
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These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and
requesting such accommodations.
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
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Possession of a Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy OR
in the alternate, must possess one of the following licenses:
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Licensed or limited licensed psychologist
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Licensed professional counselor
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Licensed marriage and family therapist
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All of the following:
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Knowledge of the court system of this state and the procedures used in domestic relations matters.
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Knowledge of other resources in the community to which the parties to a domestic relations matter can be referred for assistance.
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Knowledge of child development, clinical issues relating to children, the effects of divorce on children, and child custody research.
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One (1) year of experience in a professional position.
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For mediation, the qualifications mandated in Public Act 294, 1982.
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This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should
not be interpreted as all inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties
other than those outlined above and may be required to specific job-related knowledge for
successful job performance.
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FILING DEADLINE: 12/20/22
CONTROL NUMBER: 2211-2840-2360-0001
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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