IN-CRC-Civic Rights Specialist

The Indiana Civil Rights Commission enforces the Indiana civil rights laws and provides education and services to the public in an effort to ensure equal opportunity for all Hoosiers and visitors to the State of Indiana. The Indiana Civil Rights Commission will be an important societal influence working to eliminate illegal discrimination in Indiana.

As a Civil Rights Specialist you will review each case assigned applying standardized regulations and procedures. Any deviation from these guidelines is referred to the supervisor for a decision. You will receive instructions that are general in nature and anticipated unusual problems will be discussed. You may in the absence of the supervisor make timely judgments as needed. Your work will be reviewed for technical accuracy and adherence to instructions.

The essential responsibilities of the job are:-

Draft consent agreements prepare a written summary of the investigation and make recommendations as to whether there is probable cause.

May occasionally testify at evidentiary and appeal hearings.

Conduct and analyze interviews of complainants respondents and witnesses.

Prepare concise written record of violations (or non-violations) in a case analysis that includes relevant facts interviews observations and conclusions gathered.

Conduct mandatory conciliation attempt after finding the probable cause and try to resolve via mediation.

Conduct conciliation conferences and draft consent agreements.

Monitor compliance of all consent agreements via onsite assessment and/or reviewing compliance reports.

Negotiate settlements of all civil rights disputes with the public interest in mind.

Maintain monthly statistics on all mediation conciliation and compliance activities.

Maintain and update appropriate case file records.

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 ICRC.

Participate in ICRC affiliated public outreach/education events per year.

What Youll Need for Success: Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct thorough analysis of civil rights complaints extracting and evaluating key information to make informed recommendations regarding probable cause. The role requires a discerning approach being able to recognize which cases are suitable for mediation and managing a substantial caseload efficiently within a fast-paced work environment. Success in this position depends on a strong understanding of civil rights laws at both state and federal levels as well as relevant court decisions in the field of civil rights.

1) Conduct an in-depth analysis of civil rights complaints to identify critical information spot legal issues and use the information to make determinations as to cause.

3) Apply knowledge of state and federal civil rights laws and court rulings to inform case assessments.

Desired Skills:

2) Strong analytical and writing ability to assess complex information and communicate findings clearly.

4) Exceptional organizational skills to manage a heavy caseload and prioritize tasks effectively.

The ideal candidate will operate within a defined framework but must be a self-starter who takes initiative remains focused and adapts quickly to meet the evolving operational needs of the organization. Agility and the ability to stay on task independently are critical to success in this role.