Employment and Contract Opportunities

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY:

MEDIATOR

The Wayne County Juvenile and Probate Court is seeking to contract with an individual for services as a Mediator, pursuant to Sup. R. 16, and the Local Rules of the Juvenile and Probate Court of Wayne County.  This contract would be of an indefinite term on an as needed basis. The selected individual(s) will be responsible for conducting mediations, drafting agreements and submitting timely reports to the court as required. Compensation will be at the rate of $150.00 per hour.  

Requirements: A Mediator would serve as a neutral third party who helps the parties communicate and negotiate with each other to help them reach a voluntary agreement regarding their dispute.  Pursuant to Sup. R. 16.22, Mediators must comply with the “Core Values of Mediation,” as approved by the Supreme Court Dispute Resolution Section in accordance with recommendations established by the Commission on Dispute Resolution; 2. The “Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators” adopted by the American Bar Association, American Arbitration Association, and the Association for Conflict Resolution; 3. The “Model Standards of Practice for Family and Divorce Mediation” adopted by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts; and 4. For mediation in abuse, neglect, and dependency cases, the “Guidelines for Child Protection Mediation” adopted by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Applicants must be an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio, and  possess  at least two years of professional experience with families, including counseling, casework, legal representation in family law matters, or such other equivalent experience satisfactory to the court.  Applicants must also comply with all requirements in Sup.R. 16, including completion of “Fundamentals of Mediation Training” approved by the Supreme Court Dispute Resolution Section in accordance with standards established by the Commission on Dispute Resolution; completion of “Specialized Family or Divorce Mediation Training” approved by the Supreme Court Dispute Resolution Section in accordance with standards established by the Commission on Dispute Resolution; and completion of  “Specialized Domestic Abuse Issues and Mediation Training” approved by the Supreme Court Dispute Resolution Section in accordance with standards established by the Commission on Dispute Resolution.  Candidates who have not yet completed all required training may apply but cannot receive appointments until completion of this programming.

Applications: Submit a resume in writing by regular U.S. Mail, with a letter of interest, to the Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court, Attn: Court Administrator, 107 W. Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691, or via email at courtadmin@waynecourts.org. Applications will be reviewed and considered as they are received.

Date Posted: February 11, 2025; Application Deadline: Until filled.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

PROBATION OFFICER 1

The Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court is seeking to fill an immediate opening for a full-time, permanent Probation Officer 1. The minimum starting salary for this position is $22.57 per hour, but a higher starting wage is negotiable based upon prior relevant experience. This position serves at the pleasure of the Judge and reports to the Chief Probation Officer.

Probation Officer 1 Job Duties and Responsibilities (not a comprehensive list):

1. Monitors assigned probationers to ensure compliance with court probation orders;
2. Conducts in-person visits with probationers;
3. Investigates complaints concerning alleged probation violations;
4. Administers and observes drug screens;
5. Maintains open lines of communication with school personnel, law enforcement, treatment providers, and other community partners;
6. Maintains accurate and detailed documentation of records associated with assigned cases;
7. Prepares and files appropriate paperwork with the Court, including complaints, affidavits, victim impact statements, and pre-dispositional reports;
8. Performs required duties as an officer of the Court, including serving warrants and making arrests;
9. Testifies at court hearings;
10. Responds to calls for assistance with probationers at all times of day on an on-call basis;
11. Acts as a role model both within and outside the Court;
12. Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and an ability to prioritize workload; and
13. Any other duties which the Judge, Magistrates, and/or Chief Probation Officer may assign.

Education and Experience Requirements:  A Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a related field, or the equivalent of a degree in experience; professional level experience in related field of work; a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and clean driving record; and physically be able to perform all job-related responsibilities.

Applications: Submit an employment application, resume and cover letter in writing by regular U.S. Mail to the Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court, Attn: Court Administrator, 107 W. Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691 or via email at courtadmin@waynecourts.org. You must complete a Wayne County Employment Application and submit it with your resume and cover letter in order to be considered for this position.  The application form may be found here: http://www.wayneohio.org/employment-opportunities. Complete applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.  This position will remain open until filled.  Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview.

THE WAYNE COUNTY PROBATE AND JUVENILE COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Date Posted: February 7, 2025; Application Deadline: until filled

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

MAGISTRATE (Full-Time)

The Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court is seeking to fill an opening for a permanent, full-time Magistrate. The minimum starting salary for this position is $78,915.20 annually, but a higher starting wage is negotiable based upon prior relevant experience. This position serves at the pleasure of the Judge.

Magistrate Job Duties and Responsibilities (not a comprehensive list):

1. Reviews legal documents for accuracy and necessary elements of the law;
2. Presides over legal proceedings as directed by the Judge, including as to any assigned case types;
3. Confers with attorneys concerning cases;
4. Interprets and applies the law to specific circumstances;
5. Prepares legal decisions, orders, and other documents;
6. Conducts trainings for the Court; and
7. Any other duties which the Judge may assign.

Education and Experience Requirements: License to practice law in the State of Ohio and good standing with the Supreme Court of Ohio; a minimum of four years of prior practice as an attorney.

Applications: Submit an employment application, resume, legal writing sample and cover letter in writing to the Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court, Attn: Court Administrator, 107 W. Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691 or via email at courtadmin@waynecourts.org. You must complete a Wayne County Employment Application and submit it with your resume, writing sample and cover letter in order to be considered for this position.  The application form may be found here: http://www.wayneohio.org/employment-opportunities. Complete applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.  This position will remain open until filled.  Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview.

THE WAYNE COUNTY PROBATE AND JUVENILE COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Date Posted: January 14, 2025;  Application Deadline: until filled

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

MAGISTRATE (Part-Time)

The Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court is seeking to fill an opening for a permanent, part-time Magistrate. The minimum starting salary for this position is $37.94 per hour, but a higher starting wage is negotiable based upon prior relevant experience. This position serves at the pleasure of the Judge.

Magistrate Job Duties and Responsibilities (not a comprehensive list):

1. Reviews legal documents for accuracy and necessary elements of the law;
2. Presides over legal proceedings as directed by the Judge, including as to any assigned case types;
3. Confers with attorneys concerning cases;
4. Interprets and applies the law to specific circumstances;
5. Prepares legal decisions, orders, and other documents;
6. Conducts trainings for the Court; and
7. Any other duties which the Judge may assign.

Education and Experience Requirements: License to practice law in the State of Ohio and good standing with the Supreme Court of Ohio; a minimum of four years of prior practice as an attorney.

Applications: Submit an employment application, resume, legal writing sample and cover letter in writing to the Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court, Attn: Court Administrator, 107 W. Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691 or via email at courtadmin@waynecourts.org. You must complete a Wayne County Employment Application and submit it with your resume, writing sample and cover letter in order to be considered for this position.  The application form may be found here: http://www.wayneohio.org/employment-opportunities. Complete applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.  This position will remain open until filled.  Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview.

THE WAYNE COUNTY PROBATE AND JUVENILE COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Date Posted: January 14, 2025;  Application Deadline: until filled

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