Hybrid Human Rights Mediator — Mediation & Policy

State of Illinois; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Pre-tax programs

Job summary

Illinois Department of Human Rights seeks a qualified Human Rights Mediator to support the Mediation Program and mediate charges under the direction of the Director of Mediation and Special Projects.

Requires a four‑year college degree, one year of mediating experience (or approved training) and mediator certification. The role is a union position with a hybrid in‑office schedule, and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
• Requires one year of professional experience which includes mediating disputes, preferably including those dealing with discrimination issues, or, requires completion of an approved training.
• Requires certification as a mediator (minimum 40-hour program) from an approved certifying organization.

Responsibilities

• Mediates charges and communicates the availability and advantages of the Mediation Program.
• Recommends, revises and implements substantive and administrative policies to assist in the operation of the Mediation Program.
• Organizes and prepares files for mediation conferences, logs in parties, drafts paperwork for mediated charges.
• Communicates and gathers information related to the IDHR mediation process.

Skills

Mediation

Dispute resolution

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Illinois Department of Human Rights seeks a qualified Human Rights Mediator to support the Mediation Program and mediate charges under the direction of the Director of Mediation and Special Projects.

Requires a four‑year college degree, one year of mediating experience (or approved training) and mediator certification. The role is a union position with a hybrid in‑office schedule, and comprehensive benefits are provided.