DIrector of Facilitation and Training

The Mediation Center

Director of Facilitation and Training

 

Summary

The Director of Facilitation and Training oversees the promotion, scheduling, delivery, and quality of all training and facilitation provided by the Center.  The Director works with the Executive Director to set goals for the program, and provides regular reports to the Executive Director and staff.   The Director serves as a mediator, facilitator and trainer, recruits and cultivates contract providers, and assists with continuing education. 

Qualifications  

·         Strong written and oral communication skills.

·         Extensive experience as a neutral facilitator.

·         Qualified to train in conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation.

·         Ability to develop customized curriculum in the area of dispute resolution and communication.

·         Able to build networks in the business community and promote the Center’s services.

·         Ability to coordinate the efforts of trained volunteers.

·         Able to assist in promoting the Center and its vision in the community.

·         Strong sense of initiative and discretion.

·         Ability to manage, organize, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks.

·         High energy, organized, reliable, and quality conscious work style.

·         Juris Doctorate Preferred

 Requirements

·         Willingness to work some evenings and weekends

·         Professional office attire

·         Regular accounting of time

 

 

Responsibilities

Facilitation and Training Director:  Provide oversight and direction to the The Mediation Center’s facilitation and training programs.  Includes setting annual income goals, developing curriculum, promoting the services available, providing direct service, cultivating contract providers, coordinating assignments for affiliated facilitators and trainers, assuring the quality of facilitation and training services provided through the Center, and other duties as assigned. 

Mediation/Facilitation: The Director provides mediation/facilitation for civil/family/organizations in cooperation with TMC mediators/facilitators. Provides training for TMC mediators/facilitators to grow in their facilitation skills.

 

Juvenile Court Facilitated Processes: Facilitates Prehearing Conferences, Family Group Conferences, Prepermanency facilitations and Termination facilitations referred by Juvenile Court. The Director will train new facilitators and provide continuing educational opportunities as needed.

 

University of Nebraska College of Law: Coordinates with the UNL College of Law to provide mediation coaches and mediation teaching opportunities as needed.

 Outreach/Networking: Build a referral network in the professional community to increase the use of mediation, facilitation, and training.  Seek new ways to communicate the value of the Center’s services to the business community.  Work to increase the Center’s visibility in the community through public presentations and classes. Other duties as assigned.

Community Representation:  Together with the Executive Director, serve as the Center’s representative in community organizations which further the goals of the Center, as assigned.

Mediator Development: Work with other staff to build a pool of specialists in facilitation and training.  Assist with continuing education for all mediators.

Staff Meetings and Committee Meetings: Attend and participate in regular staff meetings and serve on Center committees as assigned.

Professional Development: Work regularly to develop skills that improve performance, efficiency, and insight in assigned responsibilities. 

Company Contact:

Casey Karges | Executive Director

The Mediation Center

610 J Street, Suite 100  |  Lincoln, NE 68508

W 402-441-5740

ckarges@themediationcenter.org

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Job Closes: 01-31-2025

Mental Health Therapist

HopeSpoke

HopeSpoke is an established and growing mental health agency in the Lincoln community. We are expanding our Extended Day Treatment Program (EDTP) to extend our positive impact to even more youth in need. Join us as we fulfill our mission of Inspiring Children & Families to Move Forward! 

To accommodate our expansion, EDTP is seeking an additional full-time mental health therapist. This position provides the opportunity to work with a dynamic, skilled, and dedicated team of professionals while providing individual, family, and group therapeutic services to children ages 5 to 11. We utilize a trauma- and attachment-centered approach that values thinking outside the box and letting children be children. EDTP is a strengths-based program where every staff and client is given the support they need to grow—and have fun while doing so!  

 HopeSpoke also offers excellent training opportunities in evidenced-based practices, liberal paid time off, and a significant benefits package. 

 Send your resume and cover letter to: 

HopeSpoke 

Attn:  Jackie Prater, LICSW 

EDTP Director 

2444 O Street 

Lincoln, NE 68510 

Contact Human Resources at 402.475.7666 with questions. 

HopeSpoke is an Equal Opportunity Em

Company Contact:

How to apply:   Send resume and cover letter to Jackie Prater at jprater@hopespoke.org or call Human Resources at 402-475-7666 and ask for Kelly. 

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Job Closes: 02-01-2025

Licensed Psychologist

HopeSpoke

HopeSpoke is seeking a fully licensed Psychologist to provide part time Supervising Practitioner services to children and families in the Extended Day Treatment Program (EDTP).

This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, skilled, and dedicated team of professionals and to impact the lives of families within our community. The services needed include completion of Initial Diagnostic Interviews, monthly supervisions with clients and oversight for a clinical team consisting of fully licensed therapist, a case manager, and a registered nurse.

Duties can be completed in approximately 8 hours a week, but this is flexible. EDTP is the only program of its kind in our community for elementary age children, following a trauma and attachment centered treatment approach.

HopeSpoke has been the largest provider of children’s mental health services in Lincoln since 1949.

Licensed Nebraska Psychologist

Send your resume and writing sample to the following email address (ktheilen@hopespoke.org).

Contact Human Resources at 402-475-7666 with questions or email ktheilen@hopespoke.org.

HopeSpoke is an Equal Opportunity Employer.'


Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 10 per week

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Company Contact:

Send resume and cover letter to ktheilen@hopespoke.org or call 402-475-7666 and ask for Kelly in Human Resources. 

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Job Closes: 03-01-2025