STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Human Rights And Opportunities Trainee

Hybrid

Recruitment #240520-4776SH-001

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Introduction



Are you looking for an opportunity to learn and grow in a new career? Then this opportunity might just be the one you've been looking for!

At the State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO), our mission is to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state through advocacy and education. 

We are currently recruiting for a Human Rights And Opportunities Trainee (HRO Trainee) in our Housing Discrimination Unit (HDU) unit located at 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, CT. The HDU is responsible for processing and investigating all complaints of housing related discrimination filed with CHRO. Although HDU does not provide legal advice to the public, HDU staff is available to answer questions regarding the state and federal laws that protect against housing discrimination and the application of these laws.

What We Can Offer You:
This HRO Trainee position will be accountable for successfully completing a planned training program in civil rights law enforcement and investigative techniques while performing enforcement and investigative work with gradually increasing responsibility. This role will allow you to learn on the job and at the end of a two-year training program, you will have a target class of HRO Representative. The HDU monitors and enforces conciliation agreements if necessary, as well as conducting various audits to ensure compliance with the state and federal fair housing laws. HDU staff also participates in training and education and outreach activities.  

Position Highlights 
  • Full-time, 40 Hours per week
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The CHRO
The mission of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities is to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state through advocacy and education. 

Please Note
Incumbents in this class will be eligible for promotion to the target class of Human Rights and Opportunities Representative with out further competitive examination after successful completion of the two (2) year training program.

We encourage you to continue your career with us and the rest of the CHRO team!

Selection Plan

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Application Process:

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.

Selection Process:

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.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.

Contact Information:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. 

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities this class is accountable for successfully completing a planned training program in civil rights law enforcement and investigative techniques while performing enforcement and investigative work with gradually increasing responsibility.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Receives training in investigation of discriminatory practices complaints;
  • Receives training in development, review, implementation and monitoring of specific remedies, programs and projects designed to promote equal opportunity, affirmative action and intergroup relations;
  • Receives training in development of cooperative law enforcement and compliance liaison activities with community organizations, business and federal, state and local governmental agencies;
  • Receives training in other related areas as required;
  • Performs enforcement and investigative work of gradually increasing responsibilities;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • causes of discrimination and its social and economic impact on protected classes;
    • interviewing principles and techniques;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • organizational skills; 
    • analytical skills;
  • Ability to
    • read, understand and apply statutes, regulations, legal theories and policies to a given set of facts;
    • follow oral and written instructions;
    • prepare reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience involving the protection of human rights and examination of social problems of protected classes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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