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Title

Investigator V - Human Rights

Open Date

8/5/2024

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Bargaining / Non-Bargaining

Non-Bargaining

Division

Diversity and Inclusion

Location

Human Rights Commission

Reports To

Human Rights Director

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm

Pay Rate

Salary Range - $25.50 hourly

Description

Salary - $25.50 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:Administers and enforces anti-discrimination legislation and conducts educational presentations concerning Americans with Disabilities Act, discrimination in employment, education, public accommodation, sexual harassment and some housing. Makes recommendations to the Executive Director concerning discrimination complaints and serves as the ADA expert of the office.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Responsible for overseeing office functions and supervision of staff upon request.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts investigative work regarding complaints filed with the Commission. Interviews Complainants and Respondents, performing conciliatory work and other related tasks.
• Intakes and drafts complaints in Housing and other areas when required.
• Prepares Final Investigative Reports.
• Conducts Fact Finding Conferences, On-site Investigations, Witness Interviews and Conciliation Conferences.
• Presents educational seminars to business, community and government groups relative to discrimination.
• Maintains files and all documentation concerning discrimination in cases in a confidential manner.
• Maintain a continuous case load and is required to meet a quota on the number of cases produced per month.
• Keeps a breast of all new laws and cases concerning discrimination and Civil Rights
• Performs job in a professional and through manner in order to adequately investigate all charges assigned. Must complete investigations within a hundred day time limitation
• Assist in training of other investigative staff.
• Supervises other housing staff; reviews and correct FIRs in Directors absence.
• Some travel and evening work is required.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:Answers phones, assist customers, and performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Public Administration, Sociology, Paralegal or a related field
• Minimum of five years experience in Civil Rights

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:Working knowledge of City or County government a plus

CERTIFICATES, LICENCE, REGISTRATION:Valid Indiana Drivers License if required to drive City vehicle

EQUIPMENT:Desktop and laptop computer; telephone, copier, and facsimile machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is performed in office settings, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office. Entire office is smoke free.

Position Requirements

Required

Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check

About the Organization

South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flour shing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

EOE Statement

EOE/ADA Statement

The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicant