Job Description

Salary: $42.94 - $55.97 Hourly
Location : Desert region, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25CCRC - 01
Department: Operations
Opening Date: 08/29/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


Welcome
If you are passionate about supporting families and promoting the best interests of children during times of conflict the opportunity to be a Child Custody Recommending Counselor/Mediator is for you!
In this vital role, you will mediate disputes involving child custody and visitation, provide expert recommendations to the court, and work closely with parents, legal professionals, and community agencies. This position requires strong interpersonal, analytical, and clinical skills, and a commitment to child welfare and family well-being. The ideal candidate will possess at least a master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage, family and child counseling, or other behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family interpersonal relationships, and two (2) years of experience in counseling or psychotherapy preferably in a setting related to the areas of responsibility of the family conciliation court and with the diverse population to be served.
This position is located at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, CA and will provide support to the Desert Region which includes Blythe, Indio and Palm Springs courthouses.
For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.
About the Riverside Superior Court


Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside's 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, "...in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States."

Competitive Compensation Package
At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!
We offer:

• Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance

• A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status
• Optional deferred compensation programs
• Generous leave accruals
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays

• Bereavement leave
• Tuition discounts
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification

Application Process
All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE
Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.

Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.
Selection Procedures:
This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. However, the deadline to apply for first round consideration is Friday, September 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.
Step I: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those candidates may be referred to step II in the selection process.
Step II: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be reviewed by the Subject Matter Expert(s). Successful candidates may be invited to participate in the examination process.
Step III: Candidates at this step will complete an online and/or in-house written pass/fail examination to assess their knowledge, skills and abilities for the position; candidates must pass the assessment in order to advance to the oral interview.
Step IV: This step will consist of an oral panel interview (weighted 100%). Those candidates who are successful in the interview may be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not a guarantee of employment.
Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks.
Status Notifications You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at
Reasonable Accommodations Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or Recruitment@riverside.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.
At the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, we are committed to not only providing a rewarding career but also taking care of our employees in every way possible. We understand that your health and well-being are just as important as your work, which is why we offer a powerhouse benefits package designed with YOU in mind.

Here's what you get when you join our team:

• Top-Tier Health Coverage : Premium medical plans through CalPERS, plus Delta Dental and VSP Vision to keep you and your family healthy and smiling.

• Substantial Contributions: Receive court contributions towards the cost of medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family. Eight of our ten medical plan options are covered at 100% , which means you will have absolutely zero out-of-pocket monthly premium costs, helping you stay healthy without breaking the bank!

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Court Contributions:

• Employee Only: $1,153/month
• Employee + 1 Dependent: $1,932/month
• Employee + Family: $2,513/month

• Financial Flexibility : Save smart with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Peace of Mind : Secure supplemental life insurance benefits through Lincoln Financial .

• Court paid basic life/accidental dismemberment (AD&D) insurance in the amount of:
  • $50,000/$25,000

• Golden Retirement : Build a strong future with a CalPERS pension and additional Nationwide 457(b) retirement savings options.
• Emotional Wellness : Access confidential support through our court provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) whenever you need it.

Work-Life Balance You Can Count On:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 14 Paid Holidays

• Depending on your role, you may be eligible for:
  • 9/80 Schedule: Work 80 hours over 9 days.
  • 4/10 Schedule: Work four 10-hour days with a three-day weekend, every week .
  • Hybrid Work Options: Some positions may qualify for a hybrid schedule , blending in-office collaboration with the convenience of remote work.

• Bereavement Leave for life's toughest moments
• Tuition Discounts to help you grow and learn

Crushing Student Debt?
We've got you covered. We offer eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification -so you can keep building your career and wipe out your student loans.

This is more than a job-it's a career with purpose, benefits, and a team that's got your back.
01


The information you provide will be used to rate your qualifications for the position. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering the question. If you do not have experience, please write "NONE". NOTE: 'See résumé', 'See above', or copy and paste of your résumé are not considered qualifying responses and will not be scored.By selecting "Yes" below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this application requirement.

• Yes
• No

02


Requirements within the first six to twelve months: All Family Court Services Child Custody Recommending Counselors must complete a minimum of 40 hours of initial custody and visitation mediation training within the first 6 months of employment as a court-connected CCRC. Additionally, all CCRCs must complete 16 hours of advanced domestic violence training within the first 12 months of employment as governed by Family Code §1816 and California Rule of Court 5.230.By selecting "Yes" below, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this requirement for the position.

• Yes
• No

03


Continuing Education Requirements: Per California Rule of Court 5.210, all CCRCs must complete 8 hours of related continuing education programs, conferences and workshops each calendar year. Additionally, per California Rule of Court 5.215, Family Court Services staff must complete 4 hours of domestic violence training each calendar year.By selecting "Yes" below, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this requirement for the position.

• Yes
• No

04


This position will support the Desert Region which includes court locations in Blythe, Indio and Palm Springs, therefore, travel will be required 10-25% of the time. I acknowledge that travel may be required to any location within the region, as needed.

• Yes
• No

05


Which best describes your level of education?

• None
• Less than High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

06


Which best describes your area of study?

• Psychology
• Social Work
• Counseling
• Behavioral Science
• Other
• None

07


If "Other" or "None" please explain.
08


Please indicate any registration and/or licenses that you have:

• Licensed (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, LEP)
• Registered (ASW, AMFT, APCC)
• Other
• None

09


Please provide your license and/or registration number as it relates to the previous question. if none, indicate "None".
10


Do you have post-master's degree in clinical counseling or psychotherapy experience in a therapeutic setting?

• Yes
• No

11


How many years of experience do you possess in counseling or psychotherapy?

• None
• One year or less
• Two years
• Three years
• Four or more years

12


Describe your experience in detail as it relates to the previous question. If none, indicate "None".Specify the employer, position held and dates when describing your clinical counseling experience.
13


Do you have experience working in a family conciliation court setting?

• Yes
• No

14


Please describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, your experience conducting a family evaluation and preparing a written report of your findings, including your recommendations that would promote the "best interests of the child and the health, safety and welfare of the child." Specify the employer, position held and dates when describing experience. If none, indicate "None".
15


Do you have any employment gap(s) within the last 10 years? If yes, please answer the question below. Failure to do so will lead to disqualification.

• Yes
• No

16


Please explain any gap(s) in employment. If none, indicate "None".
Required Question

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