The DRC is pleased to announce an upcoming basic mediation training scheduled for March 8, 9, 15, 16 2017. Be a mediator in Ulster County! One of the best ways to enter the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) field is to get training and experience as a volunteer community mediator. The Dispute Resolution Center offers quality training provided by trainers certified by the Office of ADR Programs, a supervised apprenticeship and the opportunity to provide service both in and out of the court system. Lectures, role plays, case studies, and demonstrations are designed to instill the skills needed by successful mediators.
Training Requirements:
Completion of an approved 32-Hour Basic Mediation Training Course
Completion of the Apprenticeship Program
Observing a minimum of one mediation session
Co-mediating a minimum of five mediation sessions with an experienced mediator
Holding a debriefing session with a Center staff member or mentor after each observation and co-mediation session
Mediator Active Status Requirements
Be available to mediate a minimum of twice a month, for a minimum of two years.
Mediate a minimum of three cases over a one-year period
Take a minimum of six hours of continuing education training offered either by the Center or a pre-approved provider.
At the Regional Coordinators discretion, these requirements may be increased, if necessary, for the candidate to develop the requisite skills needed to mediate proficiently.
The Dispute Resolution Center is currently holding interviews for community-minded individuals that would like to participate on DRC’s volunteer mediator panel.
Bilingual residents are encouraged to apply
For more information or to set up an interview please contact Jolynn Dunn, Regional ADR Coordinator: (845) 551-2668 Email: Jolynnd@drcservices.org or visit our website at drcservices.org
10 spaces available
Registration is closed for this event.
