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Fair Housing Tester

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ORGANIZATION: HIGH PLAINS FAIR HOUSING CENTER INC

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The High Plains Fair Housing Center is seeking individuals to assist in the investigation of housing discrimination . Under federal and ND state laws, it is illegal to discriminate against people in housing transactions. Testing refers to the use of individuals who pose as prospective renters or purchasers of real estate for the purpose of gathering information which may indicate whether a housing provider is complying with fair housing laws.

For example, two testers receive instructions to separately visit the same apartment building and inquire about the same type of apartment. Comparing these test experiences may make it possible to identify and document any differences in treatment and/or the existence of policies or practices that violate fair housing laws.

Our testers must complete a 2-hour training session done through Zoom or in person. We pay $25 for each phone call and $70 for each in-person test.


What it takes to be a good tester:

  • Detail oriented
  • Memory Skills
  • Legible Handwriting
  • Reading and Literacy
  • Give articulate account of test experiences
  • Neutrality
  • Passion for Civil rights work

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About HIGH PLAINS FAIR HOUSING CENTER INC

Location:

405 Bruce Ave Suite 101, GRAND FORKS, ND 58201, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the High Plains Fair Housing Center is to strengthen communities and to ensure equal access to fair housing in the region through training, education, enforcement, and advocacy.

Description

Fair housing is a right protected by federal, state, and local laws. Fair housing means you may freely choose a place to live without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status (having children), age, marital status, or your use of public assistance

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

405 Bruce Avenuesuite 101Grand Forks, ND 58201

(47.92236,-97.02849)
 

SKILLS

  • Literacy / Reading
  • Reading / Writing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • On-call position. The average time our testers come into work is once every 3 months, though that time varies considerably based on what investigations we are conducting.
  • HUD has a requirement that testers cannot have a felony background, or any convictions related to fraud or perjury. For this reason, every tester must pass a background check.

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