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City of Worcester Human Rights Program Coordinator in Worcester, Massachusetts
The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the Human Rights and Accessibility Program Coordinator for the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EODEI). Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission, the position will work to promote justice, equity, inclusiveness, and accessibility by protecting the civil rights of all in Worcester. The position will support Boards and Commissions, which include the Human Rights and Accessibility Commission and the Accessibility Advisory Commission, and when directed, support any of the boards assigned to the Department. The Human Rights and Accessibility Program Coordinator will assist the Director to administer the Human Rights and Accessibility Ordinance, Americans with Disability Act, and the Fair Housing Act to ensure the City\'s compliance with all federal, state, and local mandates granting equal access to all City services and programs. The position will assist with the development and implementation of any external complaint processes related to Human Rights and Accessibility. The Human Rights and Accessibility Program Coordinator shall be required to attend evening and off-site meetings to complete their job duties. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: \ Bachelor\'s degree in a related field, OR o An equivalent combination of education, training and three (3) years of experience in civil rights, Human Rights and Accessibility, accessibility, fair housing compliance, investigations, and/or administration which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered in lieu of the above requirements. \ Experience with working with boards and commissions, staff, and multi-departmental agencies/employers. \ Knowledge of laws, regulations, and major precedent including but not limited to M.G.L. c. 151B, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. \ Proficient with the use of computers with experience using Microsoft Office Suite and other office productivity software. \ Excellent communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: \ Master\'s Degree in a related field \ Five (5) years of experience in civil rights, Human Rights, Accessibility, fair housing compliance, investigations, or administration. \ Five (5) years of specific experience with working knowledge of the ADA and grievances. \ Five (5) years of specific working knowledge with state and local laws including, but not limited to, FMLA, PLA, M.G.L c. 149 sec. 148c, and Affirmative Action plans, state, and federal anti-discrimination laws. \ Three (3) years of experience communicating and working with populations diverse in language, socio-economic status, race/ethnicity and/or cultural backgrounds. \ Three (3) years of experience working in a human or civil rights organization/agency with direct constituent contact, program development and or program design/implementation. \ Demonstrated experience with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law and the requirements for public meetings and standards for record keeping. \ Demonstrated experience with drafting policies, procedures and programs related to human/civil rights. \ Bilingual Click Here to Read Full Job Description