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POSITION/TITLE: Fair Housing Advocate

AGENCY: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

LOCATION: Ocala, Florida

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

DATE SUBMITTED: 5/6/13

SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is $28,000-$33,000/year.  Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida offers an excellent benefits package: competitive salary, free health, dental, disability and life insurance, generous paid time off, and more.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Fair Housing Program Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION: Advocate will investigate discrimination complaints, interview witnesses, gather evidence, corroborate testimony, and organize case files. The Fair Housing Advocate provides outreach/education, develops educational and promotional materials, and coordinates media promotions of outreach activities. Will make frequent public presentations on housing discrimination and assist the Fair Housing Program Manager in other areas as required. Must be able to travel frequently throughout the Central Florida area. Valid Driver License and proof of current insurance required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Bi-lingual (English-Spanish) preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook
• Excellent writing skills, phone manner and professional attitude
• Experience speaking to groups of people and the public
• Must be detail oriented

ACCEPTABLE APPLICATION METHODS: fax resume, e-mail resume

CONTACT INFORMATION: Send resume and references to careers@clsmf.org or fax to (386) 323-5762. Please put [Fair Housing Advocate] in the subject line.