The Disability Rights Center, a progressive non-profit organization whose mission is to advance and enforce the civil and human rights of individuals with disabilities, has an opening for a part-time mental health advocate located at the Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta.

The duties include advising, assisting and protecting the personal, legal, financial and institutional rights of clients.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or relevant life-experience, ability to master legal and policy areas, develop and pursue innovative high impact advocacy strategies and work effectively with a wide range of interests. The successful candidate will be expected to execute projects with a high degree of independence, while working within DRC’s team-oriented atmosphere.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Salary based upon experience.

To apply, send a cover letter and a resume by February 12, 2010 to:

General Counsel
Disability Rights Center
P.O. Box 2007
Augusta, ME 04338-2007

DRC is an equal opportunity employer

Hildie J. Lipson
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