Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire (DRC-NH) seeks a detail-oriented and passionate investigator to join us to conduct reviews of representative payees to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries are not abused, neglected and/or exploited and to monitor conditions in institutions and facilities for people with disabilities.
DRC-NH is a team of 17 staff working out of one office in Concord, NH. Over the last 40 years, DRC-NH has litigated landmark cases regarding special education, employment discrimination, access to housing and Medicaid services. And, more recently, our litigation has led to a historic investment in mental health services for people at risk of hospitalization, improved accessibility of downtown Concord, and made voting more accessible for people with disabilities. As the federally designated protection and advocacy system for New Hampshire, we also monitor institutions and service providers, and conduct investigations, to ensure that people with disabilities are not at risk of abuse or neglect.
The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about the rights of people with disabilities, detail-oriented, and possesses strong interpersonal skills. The investigator/monitor will conduct interviews and monitoring visits across New Hampshire in both institutions and private homes, among other settings.
Successful completion of government clearance by the United States Government Office of Personnel Management is required for this position. Clearance must be obtained within the first 3 months of hire.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in a relevant field or a combination of education and experience closely related to the position.
- Direct (paid or unpaid) experience with people with disabilities or other vulnerable populations.
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to timelines.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Basic computer skills, including word processing and databases.
- Experience performing complex assignments, prioritizing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, working well under pressure and maintaining confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
- Dependable automobile, valid driver’s license and current liability insurance.
- Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight and out-of-state travel.
- Willingness to occasionally work in the evenings or on weekends, when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Functional knowledge in basic financial record keeping, using basic accounting principles.
- Experience conducting investigations such as site visits, compliance audits or other regulatory matters.
- Understanding of New Hampshire’s disability laws, services and communities.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a robust benefits package. Salary range of $20.00 and $35.62 per hour ($40,700 to $69,450/year). Salary based on experience.
Application Process
If you are interested in joining DRC-NH, please provide the following to hr@drcnh.org:
- Cover letter expressing your interest in the position, and
- Resume.
DRC-NH staff will begin considering applications on April 18th. The position will remain open until the right candidate is found.
DRC-NH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse staff that reflects all individuals and communities we work for and alongside, and we value equity and inclusion in our workplace. DRC-NH encourages applications from people with disabilities, Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, people of diverse national origin, the LGBTQ community, and other people belonging to communities that have historically experienced injustice.
