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

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

   1. (a) Active listening, empathy and validation;
   2. (b) Sensitivity to and awareness of cross-cultural issues;
   3. (c) Maintaining neutrality;
   4. (d) Identifying and reframing interests and issues;
   5. (e) Establishing trust and respect;
   6. (f) Using techniques to achieve agreement and settlement, including creating a climate conducive to resolution, identifying options, working toward agreement, and reaching consensus;
   7. (g) Shaping and writing agreements; and
   8. (h) Ethical standards for mediator conduct adopted by state and national organizations.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 654.025(2) & 654.078

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 183.502

History

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