Child Custody Recommending Counselor

Child Custody Recommending Counselor (CCRC) I/II-

Incumbents are responsible for mediating disputes and conducting investigations in order to mediate disputes in family law. Incumbents in the Child Custody Recommending Counselor (CCRC) I classification are distinguished from those in the Child Custody Recommending Counselor (CCRC) II classification in that the latter may lead, train, assign and direct the work of lower-level mediators and perform the most difficult, complex and specialized work. 

Minimum Qualifications-

Newly appointed incumbents will be required to pass a detailed background investigation and drug screening, be bondable, and possess a valid California driver's license.

Education-

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, marriage, family and child counseling, conflict management, or related behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family interpersonal relationships.

Experience for CCRC I-

Two years of experience in counseling and/or mediation and investigation services for a court or social service agency. 

Experience for CCRC II-

Either two years as a Child Custody Recommending Counselor I or at least four years of demonstrated knowledge and experience in counseling and/or mediation and investigation services for a court or social service agency, one of which must have been in a lead capacity.