Investigation Specialist Client Profile - A private, nonprofit civil rights/fair housing organization founded in 2011. Its mission is to ensure equal housing opportunities by eliminating housing discrimination through advocacy, enforcement, education and outreach.
Job Summary:
The investigation specialist is responsible for coordinating fair housing tests to uncover incidents of housing discrimination.
Duties:- Participate in duties relative to research, creation, development, and implementation of systemic testing projects.
- Maintain and update and develop test forms.
- Conduct and manage tester recruitment; create tester training packets as needed; conduct tester training; manage tester retention
- Analyze test results; assist with enforcement reporting and case development
- Conduct community outreach to provide information and the organization and services offered
- Conduct client intake
- Network with other service providers to strengthen services and referrals
- Stay current with service offerings; work with external attorneys with needed
- Represent the organization at external meetings, events, etc; participate in staff training; remain informed of changes in regulations, statues, ordinances etc.
- Safeguard client security and confidentiality
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and possess good analytical, problem solving, and writing skills with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrate the ability to recruit and manage volunteers
- Must be organized, thorough, accurate and possess proficiency with computer and related needs
- Possess good teamwork skills and the ability to work with a diverse population
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Ability to attend evening and weekend meeting as needed
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Starting salary: up to $50k+ depending on experience; competitive health insurance and benefits
Hours:
8am to 5pm (1hour lunch) (Hours could vary); criminal background check will be completed
