Human Rights Specialist (HELP Program)

Job Overview
The work involves responsibility for conducting investigations of Human Rights complaints and acting as a community liaison in Human Rights matters affecting residents and community groups. Under the general supervision of the Executive Director (Human Rights Commission), an employee in this class conducts investigations of complaints of alleged discrimination in areas such as housing, employment, education, public accommodation and criminal Justice by applying prescribed investigative procedures involving telephone contacts and field work to determine probable cause and to dispose of routine cases through conciliation and mediation of parties. An employee in this class is also responsible for community liaison activities to maintain relationships, to promote and explain programs and topics relating to Human Rights, to monitor various programs such as equal employment opportunity, and to gather information relevant to the goals and objectives of the Commission Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in Public Administration, Human Services, or a closely related field; or,

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or technical school with an Associate's Degree and two (2) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in personnel, human services* or housing and community development programs in which the major responsibilities involved personal contact for the purpose of assisting the public, or in planning and developing civil or human rights legislation; or,

C. Four (4) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in personnel, human services* or housing and community development programs in which the major responsibilities involved personal contact for the purpose of assisting the public, or in planning and developing civil or human rights legislation; or,

D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.

NOTE: Human Services comprise those career fields in which practitioners help others to solve their physical or emotional problems or to meet their physical, emotional or mental needs, or to enhance their cultural, social, spiritual or physical conditions. Practitioners in this class are typically characterized by working with people on an individual or group basis. Responsibility for the custody or detention of individuals or for determining program eligibility is not considered qualifying experience.

***If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please send your resume to: [email protected]***

*This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program appointment. This is a permanent appointment, and the Civil Service exam will be waived.

"Onondaga County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer"

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,715.00 - $69,188.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person