Investigator, Human Rights – Enforce Equality

RI Council 94; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rhode Island Commission on Human Rights is seeking an Investigator (Human Rights) to conduct investigations of discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations, managing a diverse caseload and gathering evidence for formal findings.

You will coordinate conferences, draft complaints, and participate in outreach and training on state and federal antidiscrimination laws. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or two years of college.
• Experience in gathering and analyzing evidence, conducting civil rights investigations, interpreting civil rights law.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an investigative caseload and conduct investigations of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit and delivery of services.
• Coordinate Predetermination Conferences and independent fact-finding conferences.
• Prepare detailed written summaries and draft formal complaints following Probable Cause findings.
• Participate in outreach and training on state and federal antidiscrimination laws.

Skills

Civil rights investigations

Interviewing

Report writing

Evidence analysis

Bilingual preferred

Education

Associate’s Degree

High school diploma + 2 years college

Job description

The Rhode Island Commission on Human Rights is seeking an Investigator (Human Rights) to conduct investigations of discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations, managing a diverse caseload and gathering evidence for formal findings.

You will coordinate conferences, draft complaints, and participate in outreach and training on state and federal antidiscrimination laws. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.