Access and Visitation Coordinator

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide parent education classes and resources to help divorcing or separating parents become aware of the needs of their children during and after the separation process.
• Receive and respond to questions via phone and email from parents in counties that do not have a staff coordinator on site.
• Provide 1:1 assessment in person, via WebEx, or phone to provide information about increasing parenting time.
• Connect parent with available local resources.
• Accept and actively seek referrals from child support enforcement court, family court judges, child support enforcement agents, attorneys, human service providers, and other sources.
• Perform individual case management which includes reporting statistics monthly for all clients who receive services.
• Develop and maintain an active presence in the community to inform the public, social service agencies, and organizations about the services offered to parents by the Access and Visitation program.
• Identify needed services that are not offered in the community and work with local agencies and organizations to seek funding and implement these additional services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Knowledge of:  NC court processes, particularly family and child support courts; available community resources, and child and family dynamics.

Skills in:  interviewing to obtain information in person or by telephone; conducting individual and multi-part consultations; case management; building and maintaining community partnerships; public speaking; resource development; and MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to:  communicate effectively orally and in writing; giving presentations; establish a rapport with clients and colleagues; multi-task; problem solve; develop new products and groups to accomplish program goals; and work with various organizations and committees to accomplish program objectives. 

Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.

It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.

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The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

HumanResources@nccourts.org