Equity & EEO Specialist — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

State of Connecticut - Department of Social Services; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Public service loan forgiveness-elig '

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services in Hartford is seeking an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1 to support affirmative action initiatives, analyze employment data, and coordinate outreach to expand access to opportunity. You will work within the Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity to ensure compliance with policies and strengthen workforce diversity.

This role requires strong knowledge of EEO laws, experience in investigations and training, and the

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of professional experience in affirmative action, equal opportunity assurance or human resources management.
• Two (2) years of the General Experience must have involved primary responsibility for affirmative action or equal opportunity assurance in an employment setting.
• Substitutions allowed: Bachelor's degree or higher may substitute for up to four years of experience; Master's or law degree may substitute for one additional year.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements affirmative action plans in an Equal Employment Opportunity program.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical affirmative action data.
• Develops and/or revises equal employment opportunity procedures.
• Defines and conducts outreach initiatives including recruitment through community and minority organizations and career fairs.
• Conducts career counseling and discrimination complaint investigations.
• Counsels staff on equal employment opportunity matters.

Job description

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services in Hartford is seeking an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1 to support affirmative action initiatives, analyze employment data, and coordinate outreach to expand access to opportunity. You will work within the Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity to ensure compliance with policies and strengthen workforce diversity.

This role requires strong knowledge of EEO laws, experience in investigations and training, and the