Job Title: Civil Rights Investigator (Onsite)

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Corp-Corp / 1099 / Contract W2

Rate: $23/hr. on 1099

Client: State of Indiana

Interview Type: In Person Only

Note: Working 37.5 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM

Must detail how the practical knowledge of the Indiana Civil Rights Law and Federal Civil Rights Laws was acquired.

Job Description:

Position works within the ICRC. Incumbent investigates allegations of statewide discrimination practices, gathers and analyzes documents relevant to the charge, prepares a written investigation summary and makes a recommendation as to probable cause.

Purpose of Position/Summary:
Position works within the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC). Incumbent investigates allegations of discriminatory practices pertaining to the Civil Rights Act, gather and analyzes documents relevant to the charge via interview and onsite investigations, prepares a written summary of the investigation, and makes a recommendation as to whether or not there is probable cause to believe a discriminatory act occurred.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

· Conduct interviews of complainants, respondents, witnesses via phone, office interview, or onsite interview, using generally accepted investigative interviewing principles.

· Analyze gathered information including interviews, comparative information and statistical information.

· Prepare a concise written articulation of violations or non-violations in a case analysis, including relevant facts, interviews, observations, and conclusions gathered, using appropriate formatting as determined by supervisor.

· Carry a caseload where at no time the number of \"aged\" cases (180 days) exceeds 9% of an investigator's case load. Employment investigators must submit a minimum of eight (8) cases per month.

· Maintain an update appropriate case file records, including paper files, and online case management systems.

· Establish effective working relationships with coworkers, clients, and/or the public by serving as a resource to educate and train others regarding Civil Rights Laws and the work of the ICRC.

· Performs legal administrative support duties as required.

· Performs related duties as required.

Job Requirements:

· Must possess bachelor's degree

· Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply the Indiana Civil Rights Law, Commission rules and regulations, and court decisions falling within the area of Civil Rights.

· Specialized knowledge of the principles, practices, and the past and current trends of the Civil Rights field on a state and national level.

· Ability to secure and analyze data and testimony relevant to all areas covered by the Indiana Civil Rights Law, especially employment.

· Ability to conduct difficult and involved investigations and make recommendations to the director regarding disposition.

· Ability to understand legal concepts and to relate prior decisions to specific cases.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality.

· Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibility:
Incumbent reviews each case assigned, applying standardized regulations and procedures. Any deviation from these guidelines is referred to the supervisor for a decision. Instructions are general in nature and anticipated, unusual problems are discussed. Incumbent may make timely judgments as needed. Work is reviewed for technical accuracy and adherence to instructions before findings are sent to parties in a case.

Skill Matrix

Skill

Required /Desired

Amount

of Experience

Bachelor's Degree.

Required

0

Prior exp. working as a paralegal.

Required

1

Years

Paralegal certification or current enrollment in a paralegal or legal studies program.

Required

0

Prior experience gathering and analyzing data.

Required

0

Prior exp.creating concise and accurate reports based on data and program guidelines.

Required

0

Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Required

0

Prior working experience with Microsoft suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.

Required

6

Months

Practical knowledge of civil rights laws of the State of Indiana

Highly desired

0

Practical knowledge of employment laws of the State of Indiana.

Highly desired

0

Specialized knowledge of the principles, practices, and past and current trends of the Civil Rights field on a state and national level.

Nice to have

0

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Experience:

• Military: 1 year (Preferred)
• Surveillance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Indianapolis, IN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person