The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking two qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1 to join their team. These professional roles will be responsible for appropriately balancing Affirmative Action duties, and development/implementation of all Affirmative Action programs within our agency.  Both positions will report to the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager.  Our ideal candidate for one position will be bilingual (English/Spanish).

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
FACILITY: Office of the Commissioner
LOCATION: Equal Employment Opportunity Office (EEO)
ADDRESS: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 hours weekly | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Monday through Friday
NOTE: Occasional off-shift work in order to accommodate work assignments
POSITION NUMBERS: 101505, 128075

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive comprehensive benefits plan that includes:
Industry leading health benefits with medical and dental coverage;
Generous paid time off, include 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
Retirement healthcare offerings;
Professional growth and development opportunities;
As a loan forgiveness organization, you may be able to qualify for one or more State or Federal loan forgiveness programs; and
A healthy work-life balance!

You’d be able to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 – State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

AS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST 1, YOU WILL DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Mitigate employee discrimination complaints through mediations or investigations;
Handle ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) reasonable accommodation requests;
Monitor hiring transactions and approving position selections for assigned facilities; and
Conduct training and develop applicant flow and goals analysis justifications for the DMHAS annual Affirmative Action Plan.

OUR MISSION:
DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

ABOUT US:
The EEO Office is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the proper implementation of policies and procedures related to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The EEO Office helps ensure that the agency complies with federal, state and local affirmative action and equal opportunity laws, as well as the agency’s non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies. “Affirmative Action” means “positive action”, undertaken with conviction and effort, to overcome the present effects of past practices, policies, or any barriers to equal employment opportunity. This includes the goal of full and fair participation of any groups that have been found historically to be under-utilized in the workforce or otherwise adversely affected. The purpose and goal of affirmative action is equal employment opportunity.