STEP 5 Description SALARY RANGE:
- Counselor I Hourly 37.37 39.24 41.21 43.28 45.45
- Bi-Weekly 2,990 3,139 3,297 3,462 3,636
- Monthly 6,478 6,802 7,143 7,502 7,878
- Annual 77,730 81,619 85,717 90,022 94,536
- Counselor I
- Licensed Hourly 39.24 41.21 43.28 45.45 47.73
- Bi-Weekly 3,139 3,297 3,462 3,636 3,818
- Monthly 6,802 7,143 7,502 7,878 8,273
- Annual 81,619 85,717 90,022 94,536 99,278
- Counselor II Hourly 41.30 43.37 45.54 47.82 50.22
- Bi-Weekly 3,304 3,470 3,643 3,826 4,018
- Monthly 7,159 7,518 7,894 8,289 8,705
- Annual 85,904 90,210 94,723 99,466 104,458
- Counselor II
- Licensed Hourly 43.33 45.50 47.78 50.17 52.68
- Bi-Weekly 3,466 3,640 3,822 4,014 4,214
- Monthly 7,511 7,887 8,282 8,696 9,131
- Annual 90,126 94,640 99,382 104,354 109,574 For Information about our Family Court Services Counselor visit our website: https://www.fresno.courts.ca.gov/divisions/family-law/family-court-services Recruitment Activities
- First review of applications deadline by November 27, 2026
- Written Exam tentatively scheduled: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
- Oral Exam tentatively scheduled: Friday, December 18, 2026
- Selection Interview tentatively scheduled: Tuesday, December 29, 2026 DEFINITION: Under general direction, serves as a Family Court Services Counselor for the Superior Court in Family Law and Dependency cases, and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Family Court Services Counselor series is utilized in the Fresno Superior Court. The series exists to provide a variety of services to the Court including:



confidential/non-recommending mediation; child custody recommending counseling; assessment and recommendation regarding minor’s request to marry or establish a domestic partnership; dependency court mediations; stepparent adoption investigations; freedom from parental custody and control investigations; and other services related to the Family Law and Juvenile Court Divisions. Incumbents are directed by the Court to mediate cases in an attempt to facilitate a settlement of the contested issues in a way that will serve the best interest of the child. Incumbents are also directed by the Court, in specific cases, to provide the Court with developmentally and psychologically appropriate investigative reports and/or recommendations. The Family Court Services Counselor II is the experienced-level classification in this series. Family Court Services Counselor II differs from Family Court Services Counselor I in that the former are expected to work on their assigned cases with a minimum of supervision and with a greater degree of efficiency, time management skills and professionalism. Typical Tasks REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The information listed below is meant to provide samples of essential job functions and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. All duties are subject to limitations established in the Court Human Resources policies, guidelines, and labor contract provisions. All duties are performed in accordance with California State Law, Rules of Court, and established statutes, rules, and procedures.




- Serves as a mediator in confidential/non-recommending Tier 1 mediation cases and shall use their best efforts to effect a settlement of the contested issues that is in the best interest of the child.
- Serves as a counselor in Tier 2 sessions and obtains additional collateral information as directed by the Court. The Tier 2 Counselor shall also submit a report to the court that provides additional assessment and collateral information, as directed by the Court.
- Serves as a counselor in Tier 3 and At-Court Child Custody Recommending Counseling sessions and makes recommendations to the Court as to custody, parenting time and related services.
- Serves as a counselor in underage marriage/registered domestic partnership cases and submits reports and recommendations to the Court.
- Serves as an investigator and reviews, evaluates and writes a report and recommendation regarding petitions related to stepparent adoptions and/or freedom from parental custody and control proceedings.
- Serves as a mediator for Juvenile Dependency Court cases as assigned.
- May provide psycho-educational information and/or make appropriate referrals to community service providers depending upon the need and circumstances in each case.
- Takes initiative to make appropriate Suspected Child Abuse Reports to Child Protective Services as needed.
- Provides court testimony as required.
- Compiles statistics as directed, including but not limited to timely and accurate case management (Odyssey) entries/data.
- Effectively manages a caseload and provides all documents to the Court in a timely manner.
- Participate in the staffing of cases.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Punctual and regular attendance.
- Uses interpersonal and conflict resolution skills in maintaining appropr

📌 Family Court Services I/II (Fresno)
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