Human Rights Specialist - HOSS

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Human Rights Specialist position with the
Human Services Department -
Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division.

The Human Services Department is seeking a Human Rights Specialist to support the fair, efficient, and professional administration of discrimination inquiries and complaints under the Broward County Human Rights Act.

The Human Rights Specialist serves as a key point of contact for both complainants and respondents, assessing initial inquiries to determine jurisdiction, drafting formal complaints, and conducting thorough interviews with all involved parties. Responsibilities include investigating cases, evaluating evidence, drafting detailed reports and determinations, and entering required information into the HUD portal. The position also facilitates conciliations when applicable and works independently to manage cases while providing regular updates to leadership.

The role further supports the Human Rights Board and performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and communication skills, experience in investigations or human rights compliance, and the ability to manage multiple case components with accuracy, fairness, and a high level of professionalism.

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year

• Responsible for Investigating employment, housing, and public accommodations discrimination complaints and other cases that fall within the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Section, Housing Options, Solutions, and Support Division.

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, law or closely related field.

• Requires two (2) years and six (6) months of experience conducting investigations and regulatory compliance in one of the following specialties:
  Equal Employment Opportunity;
  Fair Housing;
  Public Accommodations Discrimination;
  Ethics, Wage Recovery, Living Wage,Cone of Silence violations;
  Americans with Disabilities Act;
  Fraud Examinations and Auditing; or closely related field.

• Depending on area of assignment, FL Driver's License may be required

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, law or closely related field.

• Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, law or closely related field.

• Mediator Certification

• Fair Housing Investigator Certification

• One (1) year or more experience as a mediator or in conflict resolution.

• One (1) year or more experience of advanced written communication for legal-style reports.

• One (1) year or more experience working with diverse populations and stakeholders.

• Bilingual in Spanish, Creole, or Portugese (speak, read & write)

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

• The Human Rights Section oversees the Human Rights Board and manages employment, fair housing, and public accommodation discrimination complaints.
• Receive initial inquiries regarding fair housing and public accommodation complaints and assess whether they fall under the Broward County Human Rights Act.
• Draft employment, fair housing, and public accommodation discrimination complaints.
• Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses to…