ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 14319-P

JOB TITLE:              Family Court Investigator

DEPARTMENT:      Domestic Relations Office

HOURS:                     8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / Monday – Friday

SALARY:                  Commensurate With Experience

                                    Plus Mileage Reimbursement

                                    Based on 26 Pay Periods

EDUCATION:  A Graduate degree in a human services field is required.

EXPERIENCE:  Eighteen months of paid post-graduate experience in family assessment and/or counseling is required.  Family mediation experience is preferred.

JOB SKILLS:  A license to practice in the state of Texas as a social worker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist or psychologist is preferred.  Must possess a working knowledge of the Texas Family Code as it pertains to adoption, child custody, access and support.  Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.  Must possess proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, strong writing skills and the ability to learn/become proficient in other County and State of Texas computer programs. Successful candidate must possess knowledge of family systems theory; professional standards, practices and techniques of counseling, mediation and psychological assessments; basic theory of psychopathology and clinical issues related to child development and the effects of divorce on children. A valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.  Must provide/maintain proof of auto liability insurance at all times.  Basic (40 hour) and advanced training in divorce and child custody mediation (24 hour) is preferred. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Conducts comprehensive contested child custody and adoption assessments utilizing, but not limited to, interviews of parents, children, relatives, mental health professionals, law enforcement and relevant members of the community.  Prepares computer generated social study reports and provides such to the Family District Courts.  Prepares written reports for use in litigation.  Serves as a witness providing testimony in contested child custody and domestic relations disputes.  Conducts mediation and conciliation conferences.  Obtains, interprets and evaluates information regarding family behavior from various sources.  Identifies, explores and addresses dysfunctional family interaction patterns. Demonstrates problem solving skills to assist parties in accepting or finding solutions. Communicates effectively under stressful situations.  Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with staff, attorneys, judiciary and other professionals.  Maintains confidentiality with regard to information received/observed as a function of this position. Performs all other duties as assigned.

POSITION IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

COMPLETE TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION.

EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON PASSING A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY.         

CLOSING DATE:      Open Until Filled

APPLY AT:                131O PRAIRIE – SUITE 170

UPON RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, ALL APPLICANTS ARE SCREENED FOR THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS.