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Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application. Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation. Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials. Position Overview Under the general direction of the Public Service Administrator, Director of Mediation and Special Projects, who organizes, plans, executes, controls and evaluates the Mediation Program. Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) GI Bill®Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Mediates approximately five DHR charges per week by communicating the availability and advantages of the Mediation Program and convening a meeting with the parties. 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. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum 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. Requires the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish at a colloquial skill level. Preferred Qualifications Prefers at least one (1) year of experience interpreting and applying the Human Rights Act or relevant federal law in mediating charges of discrimination. Prefers at least two (2) years’ experience communicating effectively via virtual meeting, written correspondence and email, while working with individuals in conflict to reach mutually acceptable outcomes. Prefers at least two (2) years’ experience identifying key issues and facts and proposing plausible alternatives. Prefers at least two (2) years’ experience utilizing case management software, Microsoft Office Suite, Cisco WebEx, Adobe, or similar programs to communicate and prepare reports and other case-related documentation. Conditions of Employment Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. Requires the ability to travel occasionally with the possibility of overnight stays. #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinoiscomptroller

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