Or. Admin. R. 438-085-0210

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 438-085-0210 - Mediator Qualifications

(1) A mediator shall have completed at least 30 hours of basic mediation training and hold a certificate demonstrating such training.

(2) Such training shall address the following areas as outlined in OAR 718-040-0040(3):

(a) Active listening, empathy and validation;

(b) Sensitivity to and awareness of cross-cultural issues;

(c) Maintaining neutrality;

(d) Identifying and reframing interests and issues;

(e) Establishing trust and respect;

(f) Using techniques to achieve agreement and settlement, including creating a climate conducive to resolution, identifying options, working toward agreement, and reaching consensus;

(g) Shaping and writing agreements; and

(h) Ethical standards for mediator conduct adopted by state and national organizations.

Or. Admin. R. 438-085-0210

WCB 3-1997, f. 12-12-97, cert. ef. 3-1-98

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & ORS 654.078

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.502