EEO Intake And Referral Coordinator - 61061297

Job Responsibilities

The SC State Human Affairs Commission is recruiting for an entry level EEO Intake Officer. This position will be responsible for processing and/or handling the disposition of allegations of public accommodation discrimination and unlawful employment discrimination covering all employers with 15 or more employees, based upon the South Carolina Human Affairs Law; Title VII of the US Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Age discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; and the Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended, and other laws enforced by the Commission.

The duties of this role include but are not limited to:

• Assisting individuals seeking to file charges of unlawful discrimination against private and public sector employers.

• Obtaining Information using various means of communication including phone, mail, and in person interviews.

• Answers inquiries by clarifying requests, researching and providing information. Explains applicable statutes and Commission processes; and determines the appropriate action to be taken or opportunity for referral.

• Records and maintains detailed notes and documentation on interviews, as well as thoroughly evaluating information provided by complainant for relevance, validity, and timelines of allegations.

• Prepares charge of discrimination in SCHAC and EEOC databases for review by Legal department.

• Performing related task as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, journalism, english or relevant experience interacting with public seeking services and documenting information.

Must be able to lift to 20lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 Department 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

Employment as an FTE at the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission qualifies you for the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Additionally, South Carolina offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse,

and Children

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (Temporary positions have option to enroll)

• 15 days paid annual (vacation) leave per year.

• 15 days paid sick leave per year.

• Option to designate 10 days of earned paid sick leave per year as family sick leave.

• 13 paid state holidays.

• 6 weeks or 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Workers' Compensation Benefits

The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions). The Commission prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions).