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Lane County, OR

Family Mediator - TEMPORARY

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$38.66 - $51.65/hr

The Family Mediation Team, part of Lane County's Community Justice and Rehabilitation Services Division, helps prevent, reduce, and resolve family conflict while promoting healthy relationships. We ...

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How much do community mediation jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for community mediation in the United States is $73,307.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Community Mediator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Community Mediator, you need strong conflict resolution, active listening, and negotiation skills, often supported by mediation training or certification. Familiarity with case management systems and mediation frameworks like transformative or facilitative mediation is commonly required. Emotional intelligence, impartiality, and effective communication are vital soft skills for building trust and guiding parties toward mutual agreement. These abilities are crucial for resolving disputes constructively, fostering community harmony, and maintaining fair, unbiased processes.

What are some common challenges faced by community mediators, and how are they typically addressed?

Community mediators often encounter challenges such as managing emotionally charged situations, addressing power imbalances between parties, and maintaining neutrality throughout the process. Successful mediators use active listening, empathy, and structured communication techniques to help participants feel heard and respected. Ongoing training, support from experienced colleagues, and access to resources like supervision or debriefing sessions are standard industry practices to help mediators effectively address these challenges and maintain their well-being.

What is community mediation?

Community mediation is a process where trained, neutral mediators help individuals or groups in a community resolve conflicts or disputes in a constructive and voluntary manner. It is an alternative to formal legal proceedings and aims to foster understanding, communication, and mutually agreeable solutions. Community mediation can be used for a variety of issues, such as neighborhood disagreements, landlord-tenant disputes, or conflicts within organizations. This process is confidential, impartial, and typically free or low-cost to participants.

What is the difference between Community Mediation vs Conflict Resolution Specialist?

AspectCommunity MediationConflict Resolution Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires mediation training or certificationOften requires advanced degrees or certifications in conflict resolution or counseling
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, courts, neighborhoodsCorporate, organizational, or institutional settings
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, nonprofits, community organizationsBusinesses, government agencies, consulting firms
Search & Comparison IntentPeople seeking local dispute resolution servicesIndividuals or organizations seeking professional conflict management

Community Mediation focuses on resolving disputes within communities, neighborhoods, or local settings, often involving local authorities or nonprofits. Conflict Resolution Specialists work in broader contexts, including corporate or organizational environments, handling complex disputes that may require advanced training. While both roles aim to facilitate peaceful solutions, their work settings and required credentials differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Community Mediation job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% As Needed. Highlights an 25% Hybrid, and 75% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,307 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Housing Resource Navigator - Community Mediation Minnesota

Ampact

Stillwater, MN

$20.50 - $27/hr

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

All Minnesotans deserve a safe place to call home. You can make a difference in your community by supporting people facing homelessness or housing insecurity. 

Join Heading Home Corps as a Housing Resource Navigator and you'll spend your days at a nonprofit organization or public agency that has a mission in housing advocacy, social services, and/or public assistance. We'll train you to help individuals obtain safe, stable housing and support you every step of the way! 

How does it work? You'll regularly meet with participants and provide guidance as they navigate resources, set housing-related goals, and develop action plans. With individually tailored support, you'll help people as they build brighter futures!  

Want to learn more? Watch this 2-minute video and see what it's like to be a member. Or click here to view the position description.

Have questions? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us at 866-859-2825 or join@ampact.us. 

Core Responsibilities

  • Foster strong relationships with participants
  • Guide participants in creatng housing-related goals
  • Track participant progress
  • Connect participants with social service resources and programs
  • Commit to your own growth through training and professional development
  • Share your experience with the community

Essential Qualifications

By the time you begin your service with Heading Home Corps, you should be:

  • Dependable and have a history of good attendance
  • Able to set a pace and maintain a service schedule, depending on the agreed upon hours commitment
  • Proficient in basic computer skills (like email and navigating online)
  • Fluent in English for speaking, reading, and writing
  • 18 years of age or older with a highschool diploma or equivalent
  • A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
  • Ability to succesfully complete a background check

Schedule

We are currently hiring for the 2026-27 program year. Positions run September 2026-July 2027.

  • 40 hours per week
  • Daytime hours
  • Monay - Friday
  • Time off on holidays

Part-time positions are also available at 25 hours per week!

Compensation & Perks PackageFull-time AmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our stipend amounts and education awards: https://join.readingandmath.org/ or click here to Learn more.  About our Organization

Heading Home Corps is powered by incredible AmeriCorps members who are on a mission to help more Minnesotans achieve stable housing. The program launched in 2021 as a strategic partnership through ServeMinnesota and is administered by Ampact as part of its healthy futures program offerings.

Ampact prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age (40 and over), religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodation available upon request. This document is available in alternative formats.

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