Job Description

Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do. We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package.

We are currently hiring a Dispute Resolution Center Program Director, to work in our Oneonta office. As the Dispute Resolution Center Program Director, you would be responsible for:

• Oversee recruitment, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of Dispute Resolution Center staff and volunteers, including accurate record keeping both in paper files and in the Case Load Management System.

• Monitor services, case files, staff, volunteers, and training to ensure quality assurance measures are being followed.

• Complete intake, interview, and assessment of currently certified mediators not known to the Center who are interested in mediating for Catholic Charities.

• Develop and maintain professional and cooperative relationships with the Court Judges and their staff, funding sources, service providers, other Community Dispute Resolution Centers and the community at large, including outreach to the community regarding the Dispute Resolution Center’s services through public presentations and outreach.

Dispute Resolution Center Program Director Minimum Salary: $29.39 / Per Hour

Dispute Resolution Center Program Director Maximum Salary: $31.59 / Per Hour

Dispute Resolution Center Program Director Schedule: Monday through Friday; Day shift

Qualifications:

• 4 year/Bachelor’s Degree in field of study: Legal Studies/Law, Dispute Resolution, or Mediation

• 3 to 5 years relevant experience.

• Evenings and weekends availability occasionally.

• Serving 7 counties including Chenango, Delaware, Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Otsego, Schoharie. Willingness to travel with personal vehicle a must.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Retirement planning options

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)

• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)

• Mileage reimbursement at federal rate

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act)

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