We Are Hiring – Representative Payee Reviewer/Investigator

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.

DRC-NH is a team of 19 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 will conduct interviews across New Hampshire in a variety of residential settings including institutions and private homes.

Successful completion of government clearance by the United States Government Office of Personnel Management is required for this position. Suitability level clearance must be obtained before employment begins.

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.
• Access to reliable transportation: dependable automobile, valid driver’s license and current liability insurance. Regular travel throughout the state is required. Occasional overnight and out-of-state travel is required.
• 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.
• Understanding of New Hampshire’s disability laws, services and communities.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position with a robust benefits package.  Salary range of $20.00 and $35.62 per hour. This individual will work approximately 20 hours per week. 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.