Off of Children and Family Svcs
52 Washington St.Rensselaer , NY 12144
Division/Unit: EODD
Web Site: http://ocfs.state.ny.us
Off of Children and Family Svcs
52 Washington St.Division/Unit: EODD
Web Site: http://ocfs.state.ny.us
Description:
The EODD intern, reporting to the Director and working closely with EODD investigators, will observe first-hand how EODD conducts investigations and processes applications for reasonable accommodations for both disability and religion.
The intern will have the opportunity to:
* Research, evaluate, collect and analyze information related to the Agency's responsibility to maintain a workplace that is inclusive, respectful and free from discrimination, intolerance, harassment and retaliation;
* Attend investigative interviews and interrogations related to alleged violations of the Agency's Discrimination Prevention Policy;
* Draft and review investigative reports;
* Conduct legal analyses of evidentiary data related to active investigations;
* Analyze investigative findings for legal accuracy;
* Contribute to ongoing development of internal office procedures and practices; and
* Participate in Reasonable Accommodation Committee meetings where all requests for accommodations based upon religion and religious observance/practices are reviewed.
Interns will have the opportunity to interact with Agency and department leads in the following Offices:
Division of Legal Affairs - To ensure that investigations are completed and requests for reasonable accommodations are processed, in accordance with relevant law and policy.
Bureau of Labor Relations - To ensure that investigations are completed and requests for reasonable accommodations are approved, in a fair and timely manner per union contract requirements.
Special Investigations Unit - To ensure that interrogations are conducted in accordance with OCFS policies and contractual union requirements.
Bureau of Personnel - To gather accurate and up-to-date employee data for investigative purposes and the processing of reasonable accommodations.
NYS Workforce Development Unit - To ensure that investigations are completed in accordance with NYS Law and all Governor's initiatives.
Skills:
Excellent Organizational Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Strong Writing Abilities
Ability to Maintain Neutrality
Adhere to Strict Confidentiality Mandate
Internship Areas: Investigations, Labor Management, Legal Specialties, Public Policy
Payment? Paid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Rensselaer
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Preferred Standing 3rd Year Law Student
Minimum Standing: Graduate Student
Degree Concentrations: Cultural Studies, Human Resources, Human Services, Legal Studies, Liberal Arts, Public Administration, Social Science