Family Court Counselor
About the role
San Diego Superior Court is seeking additional qualified candidates for the position of Family Court Counselor. Candidates who previously applied under Exam No. 22-023 and qualified to be on the eligible list do NOT need to reapply. The ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable. The eligible list may be used to fill Family Court Counselor vacancies in all court locations as they occur, for both bilingual and non‑bilingual positions. Upon successful completion of training, incumbent(s) may be assigned to any of the Family Court Services locations based on the needs of the court: Central Courthouse, 1100 Union Street, San Diego; North County Regional Center, 325 South Melrose Drive, Vista; East County Regional Center, 250 East Main Street, El Cajon; South County Regional Center, 500 Third Avenue, Chula Vista.
Qualified applicants will be placed on the Family Court Counselor eligible list based on an evaluation of information provided in the online application. Only candidates whose qualifications best meet the needs of the court will be invited to participate in selection interviews, which may include an in‑person written exercise. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee that all candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Responsibilities
- Investigating and determining facts and conditions regarding issues of domestic violence and child and substance abuse
- Making collateral contacts
- Interviewing parties
- Making community referrals
- Presenting recommendations orally and in writing
- Testifying in court
- Conducting child custody recommending counseling conferences
- Drafting stipulated settlement agreements
- Preparing and maintaining case files, court reports and statistical records
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage/family/child counseling, or other behavioral science closely related to