ASSOCIATE HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATOR (HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATOR I)

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60616

Job Requisition ID: 35346

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 02/13/2024
Salary: $4,824 - 7,059-Anticipated Starting Salary $4,824/month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUSTapply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 056301

Target Title for Human Rights Investigator Trainee (Req 35347)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Associate Human Rights Investigator. Under direct supervision, this position will perform professional investigative work resulting from complaints alleging violation of Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action rules, guidelines, policies, and procedures. The position will gather and review information and conduct research to develop information. This position will conduct interviews to question complainants and employers regarding allegations and employer rebuttals. The position will also conduct fact-finding conferences involving both parties to enable complainants and employers to discuss allegations in a professional, controlled environment. This position provides a great opportunity for someone with a strong sense of integrity and fairness who is interested in ensuring all appropriate EEO and Affirmative Action rules are applied appropriately and consistently. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and strong communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Associate Human Rights Investigator.

2. Conducts interviews to question complainants and employers regarding allegations and employer rebuttals.

3. Conducts or assists in conducting fact-finding conferences involving both parties to enable complainants and employers to discuss allegations in a professional, controlled environment and to enable questioning and rebuttal.

4. Prepares written reports of cases, including recommendations of actions to be taken.

5. During the investigatory process, assists in negotiating settlements between involved parties if both parties agree to conciliation.

6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business, public or personnel administration, or social sciences

2. Requires completion of an agency-sponsored training program

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check.

2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

3. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave Chicago, IL 60616-1310
Supervisor: N. Cano

Agency Contact:

Tiffany Kemp

Email: Tiffany.Kemp@Illinois.gov (Preferred)
Fax # 312-814-1224

Job Family: Legal, Audit & Compliance

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,888.00 - $84,708.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person