Family Court Specialist

Summary

POSITION: Family Court SpecialistDEPARTMENT: Domestic Relations Counseling BureauWORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.SALARY: $52,500 - $62,500STATUS: Full-timeFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptDATES: 8/26/25, open until filledTo perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.Incumbent serves as a Family Court Specialist in the St. Joseph County Domestic Relations Counseling Bureau (DRCB). The DRCB is a court agency that provides a variety of services to parties involved in contested family law matters.ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsMaintains complete and accurate documentation concerning all data reviewed, compiled, evaluated, and recorded to include statistics and activities conducted.Prepares and submits confidential reports to the Court outlining findings, case facts, assessments, and recommendations.Testifies or gives depositions in court/judicial proceedings as required.Advocates for families and provides referrals and resources for services to family membersMaintains working knowledge of Indiana Family Law, Codes and Statutes.Stays abreast of current standards and practices.Performs other DRCB services as required.Conducts office and field investigations and interviews parents, children and other individuals (ex.: school officials, medical providers).Makes residential visits for evaluation of home environments and living conditions.Facilitates discussions and communications between the parties with the goal being to help the parties reach an equitable settlement of their differences.Case Managers supervise court-referred parties to track compliance with court orders.Evaluators complete custody, parenting time, and other evaluations to provide recommendations to the Court.Requires Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work, psychology, counseling or closely related field or commensurate experience.Possession of valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.BenefitsAffordable Medical, Dental, and Vision PlansPaid Time Off (PTO) with generous accrualsEmployer Paid Life Insurance coverageShort-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent careGym Membership Discounts to encourage wellnessEmployer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)Access to additional voluntary benefits and resourcesPhysical RequirementsStrength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use a keyboard and computer monitor daily. Hearing and speaking ability to communicate with the public, other agencies, and court staff. Dexterity and coordination to reach for, grasp, and handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional bending and stooping; occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. such as files, stacks of papers, reference, and other materials. Moving from place to place within an office; some reaching for items above and below desk level. Traveling to residences, maneuvering stairs, throughout rooms in a residence.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

POSITION: Family Court SpecialistDEPARTMENT: Domestic Relations Counseling BureauWORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.SALARY: $52,500 - $62,500STATUS: Full-timeFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptDATES: 8/26/25, open until filledTo perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.Incumbent serves as a Family Court Specialist in the St. Joseph County Domestic Relations Counseling Bureau (DRCB). The DRCB is a court agency that provides a variety of services to parties involved in contested family law matters.ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsMaintains complete and accurate documentation concerning all data reviewed, compiled, evaluated, and recorded to include statistics and activities conducted.Prepares and submits confidential reports to the Court outlining findings, case facts, assessments, and recommendations.Testifies or gives depositions in court/judicial proceedings as required.Advocates for families and provides referrals and resources for services to family membersMaintains working knowledge of Indiana Family Law, Codes and Statutes.Stays abreast of current standards and practices.Performs other DRCB services as required.Conducts office and field investigations and interviews parents, children and other individuals (ex.: school officials, medical providers).Makes residential visits for evaluation of home environments and living conditions.Facilitates discussions and communications between the parties with the goal being to help the parties reach an equitable settlement of their differences.Case Managers supervise court-referred parties to track compliance with court orders.Evaluators complete custody, parenting time, and other evaluations to provide recommendations to the Court.Requires Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work, psychology, counseling or closely related field or commensurate experience.Possession of valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.BenefitsAffordable Medical, Dental, and Vision PlansPaid Time Off (PTO) with generous accrualsEmployer Paid Life Insurance coverageShort-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent careGym Membership Discounts to encourage wellnessEmployer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)Access to additional voluntary benefits and resourcesPhysical RequirementsStrength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use a keyboard and computer monitor daily. Hearing and speaking ability to communicate with the public, other agencies, and court staff. Dexterity and coordination to reach for, grasp, and handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional bending and stooping; occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. such as files, stacks of papers, reference, and other materials. Moving from place to place within an office; some reaching for items above and below desk level. Traveling to residences, maneuvering stairs, throughout rooms in a residence.#J-18808-Ljbffr