Fair Housing Testing Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : No experience : $38,670; 30 years of experience : is $69,620

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is seeking a Fair Housing Testing Coordinator to join our team.Fair Housing Testing is one method of investigating discrimination in violation of fair housing laws. Testers pose, typically as renters, to observe the practices of housing providers to confirm compliance with fair housing laws. The Coordinator will oversee the use of testing by the testers as an investigative tool, both to identify potential discrimination and to respond to specific complaints of discrimination.The Testing Coordinator will have their choice of which of our offices they would like to work out of, contingent upon office space. These offices include : Ithaca, Bath, Geneva, Rochester, Jamestown, Olean, Geneseo or Elmira. This position can be done remotely however it will require some travel for outreach and in-office events.

Responsibilities of this position will include recruiting fair housing testers; designing and conducting tester trainings; designing systemic and complaint-based tests; preserving and controlling evidence; preparing investigative reports; and analyzing test reports. The Coordinator will maintain detailed case records and assist with reporting. The Coordinator must be available to work outside normal business hours on occasion to conduct outreach and to de-brief testers.

QUALIFICATIONSThese are the basic requirements for the position.

• Associates degree, and / or relevant work experience
• Demonstrated commitment to helping poor and disadvantaged people overcome institutional barriers to legal access.
• Experience with data managementsystemsand use of Google Workspace and Microsoft Suite.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

The beginning salary for a Fair Housing Testing Coordinator with no experience is $38,670 and the salary for a Fair Housing Testing Coordinator with thirty years of experience is $69,620. Salary will be based on experience. LawNY is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).

LawNY provides an excellent package of fringe benefits including :

RESPONSIBILITIESThese are the most significant responsibilities and primary functions of the position.

ADDITIONAL TRAITS AND SKILLSThese are the traits, attributes, attitudes, and skills that speak to the candidates ability to succeed in the position. While no one candidate will possess all of the qualities listed, the ideal candidate will have many of these qualities. LawNYencourages each candidate to think about their own personal knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as professional skills and experience in relation to this list.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is a not-for-profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to low-income clients in a 14-county area of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. LawNY has seven fully staffed field offices in Bath, Elmira, Geneva, Ithaca, Jamestown, Olean and Rochester, satellite offices in Lakeville and Lyons, and a business office in Rochester.

LawNY is committed to equitable inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ability, sex, religion, economic circumstances, ethnicity, national origin, and culture. We are increasingly committed to creating a law firm where race equity, diversity and cultural competency are integral components of our work, from client advocacy to internal operations.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, and three professional references through LawNYs BambooHR platform found here : When outlining work experience on a resuhttps : / / lawny.bamboohr.com / careers / 281 me, candidates are requested to label each position as full-time or part-time and describe unpaid volunteer / internships as such. The application for this position is open until filled.

To promote social justice and achieve our mission, LawNY is committed to supporting our diverse staff and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. In your cover letter, please also include an explanation of how you think that your background and experience has prepared you to contribute to our mission, vision and values at LawNY.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations to support you in your role - whether for your interview, onboarding, or your day-to-day work, please let us know by sending an email to : accommodationrequest@lawny.org. Any information shared will remain confidential and only be used to ensure the appropriate support is in place before your first day. As part of your employment, LawNY will provide the necessary hardware to support your role.

Questions? Contact Michelle Grillone atmgrillone@lawny.org

LawNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you meet the basic qualifications of the role, we encourage you to apply!

This position is considered Exempt pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act.