Investigative Advocate: Representative Payee Team
Disability Rights Maryland
Location
Baltimore, MD
Category
Other Staff
Posted
August 4, 2025
Type
Full-Time
Description/Duties
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.
Skills/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field such as
Social Work, Disability Studies, or financial degrees. Relevant experience may be substituted for
education.
• Ability to successfully obtain a U.S. Government level 5 / Tier 2 suitability clearance for positions
of public trust.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze issues, and execute a variety of advocacy strategies.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and
collaborate with DRM staff and colleagues in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently, successfully manage multiple work priorities and work under
deadline pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in the handling of all advocacy
activities.
• Experience working with and/or sensitivity to persons with disabilities and from multi-ethnic
communities.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with software utilized to carry out job functions.
• Ability to travel within the State of Maryland with reliable transportation.
• Strong commitment to DRM’s core mission of ensuring the rights of people with disabilities to
self-determination, freedom from harm, due process protections, and to participate fully in
community life with meaningful choices and opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Relevant / related experience with people who have disabilities; work involving Social Security
Administration; financial experience with audits, bookkeeping, or reconciliations; experience
conducting site visits, home visits, investigations or reviews.
• Ability to communicate in ASL, Spanish or another non-English language.
• Life experience with disability.
Compensation
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive, depending on experience. The annual salary range for an advocate is $44,573 (advocate
with 3 years’ experience and an associate’s degree) – $48,553 (advocate with 5 years’ experience and a
bachelor’s degree), and depends on education level, experience, and special skills.
DRM offers a generous 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 offers employee reimbursement for the cost of spouse or partner-paid health insurance premiums
up to an established maximum amount. DRM also offers generous paid time off, including vacation,
holidays, sick time, and more.
While DRM can offer some flexibility in hours, days, and location of work, generally work hours are
Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Remote work must be conducted within the State of MD.
Occasional evenings and weekend work may be required. This announcement can also be found at
https://disabilityrightsmd.org/careers/ .
How To Apply
E-mail resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Jobs@DisabilityRightsMD.org with “Advocate-Rep Payee”
in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Positions remain open until filled with priority given to
applications received before July 25, 2025.
DRM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.