NYC Department of Social Services (DSS) : Equal Employment Opportunity Office - JOB ID #141 (Remote)

Internship Description:

Department: Equal Employment Opportunity Office

Division: Equal Employment Opportunity Office

Supervisor: Stephanie Grant, Director of Equal Opportunity Office

Related Fields: Law, Social Services

Telephone: 929-221-5145

Email: grantst@dss.nyc.gov 

Description of Tasks:

The New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is recruiting for two (2) interns responsible for assisting with complaint investigations into allegations of employment discrimination and sexual harassment and reviewing and responding to requests for Reasonable Accommodation. 

The intern’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

•  Assisting with the screening and investigation of complaints of employment discrimination and sexual harassment in order to properly assess violations of agency policy.  Duties       may include conducting intake interviews, composing investigative plans, interviewing pertinent parties, examining and analyzing public and agency records, drafting related reports and correspondence.

•  Collaborating with internal and external parties in order to complete thorough investigations and/or respond to information requests regarding EEO Complaints and/or Reasonable Accommodation activity.

•  Assist with reviewing and responding to requests for Reasonable Accommodation; including but not limited to corresponding with requesting employee and other agency staff regarding feasibility of request and implementation.

•  Work on special projects and assignments as needed and otherwise support work of the EEO Office.

Preferred Skills: 

  • Knowledge of/interest in employment law, federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and regulations related to Equal
    Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion, and anti-discrimination.

  • Knowledge of/interest in the policies and procedures of NYC agencies. 

Internship Details:

Number of Interns Requested: 2

Proposed Hours/Week: 15-20 hours/week

Desired Start Date - End Date: 1/15/2020 – 5/15/2021 (flexible)

Work Location: Remote

Please direct all inquiries and communication to:
DSS Internship Office

DSSInternship@dss.nyc.gov

(917) 981-7163

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