Career Pathways and Contracting with Resolution Services

Clackamas County Resolution Services is looking to provide more paid opportunities for mediators and conflict resolution specialists while meeting the needs of the communities we serve. We developed a pathway available for new and seasoned mediators to have support and guidance as they work within the conflict resolution field.

The pathway is flexible and allows people to join at any skill level but offers loose structure for those who are not sure how to move into the field.

New mediators and conflict resolution specialists can start with our Basic Mediation Training or Basic Restorative Dialogue Training. They are then given opportunity to volunteer within certain programs to build their skillsets. They then can apply to be a contractor with our programs.

Once accepted as a contractor the conflict resolution specialist enters what we are calling a “pool” of practitioners. Clackamas County Resolution Services can then work with the contractor in differing service areas depending on the contractor’s skillset, interest and the community and organization’s need.

You do not have to start with our Basic Trainings or have volunteered with us to be able to apply to be a contractor. Please see the attached RFQ for additional details about service areas, process, pay rates, requirements and qualifications.