What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Rights Analyst position at Florida Department of Children and Families?
Civil Rights Compliance Analyst
Department of Children and Families
Tallahassee or Jacksonville, Florida
What you will do:
As a Civil Rights Compliance Officer, you will apply Civil Rights laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines accordingly to support the administration and operation of programs, benefits, and services administered by the Department of Children and Families and its network of providers and community stakeholders.
How you will make an impact:
- Investigate complaints of discrimination asserting violation(s) of applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Monitoring of service delivery components by Agency program offices and contract service providers that receive federal financial assistance.
- Investigate allegations and complaints of non-compliance with, or violations of, Agency, Federal, or State Non-Discrimination laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines, and provide technical assistance to program offices and contract service providers.
- Interpret laws, court orders and governmental regulations, or policies related to the requirements of applicable Civil Rights, HIPAA, and ADA laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Participate in dispute resolution proceedings conducted by 3rd-party government agencies involved in the administration and enforcement of Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations, and other Civil Rights laws and regulations.
- Working with department attorneys in the handling of cases involving Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations, and other Civil Rights, HIPAA and ADA laws and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Two years of demonstrated experience Interviewing witnesses, investigating complaints, or gathering factual information.
- Knowledgeable of State and Federal Civil Rights laws, including the ADA, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and HIPAA, as amended.
- Experience preparing well-written and supported professional work products.
- Two years of experience working with office productivity software (Word, Excel, Adobe, Power Point)
- Statewide travel.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
About Department of Children and Families:
Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Security clearance:
- Confidential (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Tallahassee, FL 32303 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tallahassee, FL 32303: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000
