Investigation Specialist

Summary

Investigation SpecialistClient 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 retentionAnalyze test results; assist with enforcement reporting and case developmentConduct community outreach to provide information and the organization and services offeredConduct client intakeNetwork with other service providers to strengthen services and referralsStay current with service offerings; work with external attorneys with neededRepresent the organization at external meetings, events, etc; participate in staff training; remain informed of changes in regulations, statues, ordinances etc.Safeguard client security and confidentialityOther duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experienceDemonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and possess good analytical, problem solving, and writing skills with strong attention to detailDemonstrate the ability to recruit and manage volunteersMust be organized, thorough, accurate and possess proficiency with computer and related needsPossess good teamwork skills and the ability to work with a diverse populationAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong written and verbal skillsAbility to attend evening and weekend meeting as neededBilingual English/Spanish a plusStarting salary: up to $50k+ depending on experience; competitive health insurance and benefitsHours: 8am to 5pm (1hour lunch) (Hours could vary); criminal background check will be completed

Job Description

Investigation SpecialistClient 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 retentionAnalyze test results; assist with enforcement reporting and case developmentConduct community outreach to provide information and the organization and services offeredConduct client intakeNetwork with other service providers to strengthen services and referralsStay current with service offerings; work with external attorneys with neededRepresent the organization at external meetings, events, etc; participate in staff training; remain informed of changes in regulations, statues, ordinances etc.Safeguard client security and confidentialityOther duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experienceDemonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and possess good analytical, problem solving, and writing skills with strong attention to detailDemonstrate the ability to recruit and manage volunteersMust be organized, thorough, accurate and possess proficiency with computer and related needsPossess good teamwork skills and the ability to work with a diverse populationAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong written and verbal skillsAbility to attend evening and weekend meeting as neededBilingual English/Spanish a plusStarting salary: up to $50k+ depending on experience; competitive health insurance and benefitsHours: 8am to 5pm (1hour lunch) (Hours could vary); criminal background check will be completed