Investigative Advocate: Representative Payee Team

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability Rights Maryland (DRM) seeks a motivated and detail-oriented advocate to conduct investigative reviews and program audits on behalf of people who receive social security benefits.

The Investigative Advocate will be responsible for conducting investigations and reviews of people or agencies serving as Social Security representative payees for people with disabilities and works under the direction of a Managing Attorney.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of advocacy or investigative experience with an associate’s degree.
• 5+ years with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with Social Security representative payees is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform reviews or investigations of people or agencies serving as representative payees for Social Security beneficiaries.
• Manage individual workload in conformity with DRM priorities, policies and case management procedures; applicable professional standards and best practices; legal, ethical and other requirements.
• Draft and submit investigative reports to program manager and federal government.
• Prepare and disseminate information brochures regarding rights of people with disabilities.
• Attend and present training seminars as requested.
• Exercise sound independent judgment in all advocacy activities. Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and judgment in a law firm environment.
• Adhere to DRM policies, practices and case management procedures in the execution of job responsibilities. Understand and follow requirements of any federal, state, or private funding sources related to assigned work. Competently utilize database and time tracking systems.
• Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned. This job involves travel within Maryland approximately 50% - 75% of the time. Pre-approved travel and mileage costs will be reimbursed.

Skills

Investigative reviews

Program audits

Advocacy

Travel availability

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Database systems

Time tracking systems

Job description

Position Description

Disability Rights Maryland (DRM) seeks a motivated and detail-oriented advocate to conduct investigative reviews and program audits on behalf of people who receive social security benefits. The Investigative Advocate will be responsible for conducting investigations and reviews of people or agencies serving as Social Security representative payees for people with disabilities and works under the direction of a Managing Attorney. The ideal candidate will share DRM’s values and commitment to the fundamental rights of people with disabilities to maintain independence and full access to community life with freedom from abuse and discrimination.

Position Description

Disability Rights Maryland (DRM) seeks a motivated and detail-oriented advocate to conduct investigative reviews and program audits on behalf of people who receive social security benefits. The Investigative Advocate will be responsible for conducting investigations and reviews of people or agencies serving as Social Security representative payees for people with disabilities and works under the direction of a Managing Attorney. The ideal candidate will share DRM’s values and commitment to the fundamental rights of people with disabilities to maintain independence and full access to community life with freedom from abuse and discrimination.

Responsibilities Include

• Perform reviews or investigations of people or agencies serving as representative payees for Social Security beneficiaries.
• Manage individual workload in conformity with DRM priorities, policies and case management procedures; applicable professional standards and best practices; legal, ethical and other requirements.
• Draft and submit investigative reports to program manager and federal government.
• Prepare and disseminate information brochures regarding rights of people with disabilities.
• Attend and present training seminars as requested.
• Exercise sound independent judgment in all advocacy activities. Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and judgment in a law firm environment.
• Adhere to DRM policies, practices and case management procedures in the execution of job responsibilities. Understand and follow requirements of any federal, state, or private funding sources related to assigned work. Competently utilize database and time tracking systems.
• Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned. This job involves travel within Maryland approximately 50% - 75% of the time. Pre-approved travel and mileage costs will be reimbursed.

Salary And Benefits

Competitive, depending on experience. The annual salary range for an advocate is $45,850 (advocate with 3 years’ experience and an associate’s degree) - $49,890 (advocate with 5 years’ experience and a bachelor’s degree), and depends on education level, experience, and special skills. DRM offers a benefits package which includes excellent medical insurance, employer-paid dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as pre-tax savings plans, a retirement savings opportunity with generous employer contributions, and opportunities for telecommuting policy. DRM also offers employee reimbursement for the cost of spouse or partner-paid health insurance premiums up to an established maximum amount. DRM also offers excellent paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and more.