Careers
Below are job offerings at Disability Resource Center. For more information, contact:
Disability Resource Center, Inc.
27 Congress St. Suite 107
Salem MA 01970
978-741-0077
to apply please email your resume here:
Disability Resource Specialist/Advocate
The Disability Resource Center is a service and advocacy organization dedicated to supporting people living with disabilities to live as independently as they choose, as well as advocating for an inclusive and accessible community for all.
We are currently seeking a talented and dedicated Disability Resource Specialist/Advocate to join our team.
As a Disability Resource Specialist/Advocate you will:
- Engage in community and legislative advocacy to improve community accessibility and inclusion.
- Connect people who are living with disabilities to available community resources and assistance programs that support their living successfully in the community.
- Provide peer counseling and independent living skills enhancement services to people living with disabilities.
- Identify resources and supports available to people who are living in Nursing Homes who want to return to living in their community.
This position requires fieldwork in the community, and so applicants must have their own reliable transportation.
Qualifications:
- People living with a disability are highly encouraged to apply.
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent life experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office word processing and email applications.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.
- Must be committed to Independent Living Philosophy.
This is a full-time (35 hour), benefited position.
Compensation: $36,400
To apply please email your resume to
DRC offers competitive health and dental benefits, 401K with a 3% match, generous PTO, 12 Holidays, free Short and Long-Term disability insurance, and limited tuition reimbursement.
DRC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons with disabilities, women, and persons of color to apply for these positions.