Recruitment #210219-0140MP-001
Location |
Middletown, CT
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Date Opened | 2/22/2021 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $83,071* - $113,258/year (*New State employees start at the minimum) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 3/1/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Our mission at the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
Are you a passionate Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Professional? Are you seeking a position that offers opportunities to educate and implement procedures to ensure internal and external compliance with federal and state laws, statutes, regulations and Executive Orders? If so, please consider a career with us!
The DMHAS, Office of the Commissioner (OOC), seeks a qualified individual for a full-time Equal Employment Opportunity Manager in the Equal Employment Opportunity Unit (EEO Unit) located at 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT and 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT. This position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The position number is 125798. Statewide travel is required.
The EEO Unit is committed to adhering to the Connecticut statutes to assist the agency in its compliance with federal, state and other applicable civil rights laws, regulations, and guidelines. Offering a civil rights compliance perspective, the EEO staff collaborates with DMHAS administration in drafting, reviewing and implementing internal policies, procedures, and practices.
In this role you will have the opportunity to direct staff and operations of the EEO Unit, including:
We offer
a competitive benefits package, excellent health care, generous leave
policies, retirement plan, and more! We also encourage a healthy work-life balance to all employees!
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications - as listed on the job opening - will be considered for this role, as determined by qualifications stated on the submitted application.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.
Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.
Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included your resume in the “Resume Tab” of your application as you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. Individuals considered for interview will be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, attendance, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. You do not have to attach these documents to your application.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment,
please contact Doreen Clemson at Doreen.Clemson@ct.gov or (860)
785-9855.
Directs staff and operations of the
Equal Employment Opportunity unit; coordinates, plans and manages unit
activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops strategic
affirmative action programs; develops or assists in development of related
policy, legislation and regulations; interprets and administers pertinent laws;
evaluates staff; prepares or assists in preparation of budget; maintains
contacts with individuals both within and outside of department who might
impact on program activities; investigates all complaints of discrimination
made against agency and reports findings to appropriate authority; coordinates
findings with Attorney General when appropriate; corrects and remedies any
discriminatory conduct that occurs; counsels staff on equal employment
opportunity matters; prepares materials and conducts training to heighten
knowledge of equal employment opportunity laws and affirmative action goals;
oversees preparation of affirmative action plans; conducts analysis of data to
develop and implement outreach programs; implements procedures to ensure
internal and external compliance with federal and state laws, statutes,
regulations and Executive Orders; conducts briefing sessions with staff;
prepares required reports; may monitor effectiveness of policies and
procedures; may assist with or oversee the State of Connecticut Minority &
Small Contractor's Set Aside Program and contract compliance; may oversee
affirmative action for patient, student, inmate and/or client rights programs;
may serve as the agency's ADA coordinator; performs related duties as required.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess experience in:
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.