Fair Housing Certification Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Responsibilities Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career. The SC Human Affairs Commission is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply. This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

The Fair Housing Investigator will perform a variety of duties relative to investigations, conciliation, and disposition of Fair Housing discrimination complaints in the state based upon the State of South Carolina Human Affairs Law. Responsibilities of the Program Coordinator I: Timely Processing of all assigned cases to ensure final action is attained without delay to the investigator. Ensure that case files are properly organized, and all alleged housing issues be addressed and all information directly relevant to the alleged issues be obtained through reasonable, professional diligence to be included in files when submitted for review.

All case files will include an Investigative Plan. Investigator will verify disability and establish jurisdiction within 10 days of the start of the investigation. Notes will be updated in Teapots on a daily basis.

Under limited supervision, the investigation of 4-6 employment cases per month within 180 days of date of assignment. Maintains necessary knowledge of State and federal laws. Complete the assigned case accurately and thoroughly according to established standards.

Provides information, advice and assistance regarding individuals' rights, and general provisions and obligations to respondents, complainants, various groups and organizations. Upon request, provides advice and assistance to employers to ensure compliance with relevant laws. The employee will conduct Fair Housing Outreach.

The investigator will participate in training, workshops and meetings as required. Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview.

A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Comments The SC Human Affairs Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The SC Human Affairs Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.

Click here for additional information. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C

Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices * State Retirement Plan (SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) *Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.