Posting number: 26-00113
Department: Community Services Department
Job classification: Mediator
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Services, Social Services, Community and Social Services
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Part Time Mediator within the Community Services Department's Family Center. This position contributes to the Family Center as a member of the mediation team.
As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, as well as Vacation time and Paid Leave.
For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5
Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A general office environment with a moderate noise level, to include some travel to an off-site facility or building in all weather conditions, as well as, dependent on the position, will include working with children in a child friendly environment, or in a court room addressing a judge, attorneys, and, or court staff
DuPage County is a hub of economic vitality, features expansive natural spaces, delivers high-quality services, and prides itself on being a place where all can thrive. The County provides exemplary services in a financially sustainable manner to make our County a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family.
DuPage County is the second-largest county in Illinois with more than 930,000 residents. DuPage is a major employment center for northeastern Illinois, home to 630,000 jobs, 90,000 businesses, seven hospitals, two national laboratories, 18 institutions of higher education, 300 miles of bikeways, and 23,000 acres of forest preserve property.
Core county government services include the provision of: public safety/sheriff’s office and the operation of the county jail; administration of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, the second-largest court system in the state; construction and maintenance of the County highway and trails system; delivery of public health, environmental health, mental health care, and substance use prevention; assistance with food, emergency shelter, utilities, and transportation services to residents in need; programs for seniors, including adult protective services; flood control and stormwater management; job training and job search support; water and sewer services; building and permitting; zoning enforcement; administration of countywide elections; operation of the County nursing home; emergency management and emergency preparedness; and operation of the County animal shelter.
DuPage County continues to receive a AAA Bond Rating from two major credit rating agencies. County government also accounts for 2% of the average property tax bill.
