Posting Date
02/25/26Application Deadline
03/06/26Pay Range
Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - MaxWhat We Offer
We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!
Job Type
Unclassified - JudicialDepartment
D800 Superior CourtAbout the Position
The Court Conciliator facilitates problem-solving events within the child welfare system for the Juvenile Department of the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County. Core responsibilities include conducting Preliminary Protective Conferences, dependency mediations, and prevention staffings. This role is essential in supporting timely case processing assisting with ensuring services are set up for the family and removing any potential barriers for the family in the participation of services.
In addition to facilitating and mediating dependency and other juvenile court cases, this Court Conciliator will play a vital role in expanding prevention services by serving as a liaison between the Arizona’s Department of Child Safety (DCS) and the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County in order to enhance communication, program support, and data sharing. They will be responsible for the administration of prevention programs, including the Dependency Alternative Program (DAP) and Dependency Prevention Staffing (DPS) program.
About The Superior Court:
The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidence-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time. We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.
Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education:
Master's degree in Legal Studies, Social Work, Public Administration, Education, Psychology, Criminal Justice or a related field.
Experience:
Two (2) years of child welfare, family case management, alternative dispute resolution, or mediation/negotiation experience.
OR
Combined Education and Experience Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Social Work, Public Administration, Education, Psychology, Criminal Justice or a related field and four (4) years of child welfare, family case management, alternative dispute resolution, or mediation/negotiation experience.
Our Preferred Candidate Has:
Juris Doctor
Two (2) years of child welfare, mediation/negotiation or assessment/evaluation
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Mediation and family assessment practices
Community resources for children and families
State and federal laws and regulations related to child welfare
Human behavior and child development
Skill in:
Group facilitation and team decision-making
Creative problem-solving and innovation
Effective written and verbal communication
English language usage, including grammar and composition
Ability to:
Facilitate high-conflict discussions
Analyze complex situations and make sound decisions
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders
Manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
Handle confidential information with discretion
Essential Job Tasks
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
Works in close collaboration with parents, family members, Department of Child Safety Case Managers, service providers and family resource centers to provide timely permanency outcomes.
Works collaboratively to ensure permanency goals and case plans are being met.
Develops and maintains a database of community resources.
Assists families with determining and utilizing appropriate resources in the community.
Conduct Preliminary Protective Conferences, dependency mediations, and prevention staffings with parents, attorneys, DCS, and other system partners.
Act as a liaison between DCS and the Court to support prevention initiatives and improve interagency communication.
Serve as a point of contact with DCS to quickly obtain key case information (e.g., case plan requirements, parent participation, family time details) to share with the Family Treatment Court when there are barriers reaching the assigned Specialist.
Attend specialty court staffings to provide confirmation of the current DCS Specialist assigned to the case, along with their contact information.
Facilitate family engagement and support permanency goals through collaborative case planning.
Develop, implement, and monitor the Dependency Alternative Program (DAP) and Dependency Prevention Staffing (DPS) program.
Prepare documentation and updates for the Court, including memoranda and agreements.
Coordinate joint trainings and professional development for Court and DCS staff.
Collect and analyze data on mediation outcomes, referrals, and program effectiveness.
Manages daily conciliation calendars and ensures session integrity.
Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to communicate clearly, perceive details of objects that are close by, and maintain various physical positions for extended periods, such as sitting, standing, or walking. The job may involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Additional Information
Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.
The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system's requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.27% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.84% and up for the defined contribution plan and 8.82% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit https://www.azasrs.gov/ or https://www.psprs.com/corrections-officer/
Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.
The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.