What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Counsel position at Network ESC?
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To uphold and reaffirm the System’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and to support a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace. Pursuant to its mission, the Office of EEO, through its EEO Officers, is responsible for, among other things, reviewing and responding to informal and formal complaints of discrimination, reviewing requests for reasonable accommodations, and providing specialized EEO trainings.
General tasks and responsibilities will include:
Through the supervised efforts of the Office of Legal Affairs, the responsibilities of the EEO Officer includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Maintaining the System’s compliance with all federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws to ensure equal opportunity within the terms, conditions and privileges of employment;
- Providing an internal avenue of redress through the investigation and resolution of complaints of unlawful employment discrimination and harassment;
- Responding to formal complaints of discrimination filed with external Civil Rights Agencies;
- Reviewing and responding to requests for reasonable accommodation, which includes requests for accommodation due to a disability; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; and/or status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking;
- Delivering trainings, conducting oversight, and administering EEO programs for the System;
- Supporting the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity in the implementation of EEO best practices and initiatives;
- Assisting with other assignments and special projects as required.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:
CERTIFICATION(S)/NYS LICENSE(S):
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:
KNOWLEDGEABLE IN:
- Must be familiar with federal, state and local EEO and anti-discrimination laws. Admission to the NYS bar is preferred
- Must be able to report to various healthcare facilities throughout New York City to provide targeted, timely, and productive support for the Office of EEO, at the direction of the System’s Chief Employment Counsel.
