Open Positions

DisAbility Rights Idaho (DRI) is hiring a full-time ADVOCATE in its Boise office. DRI is a non-profit disability rights agency, providing advocacy and legal services to protect the rights of people with disabilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience, with at least one year of direct experience working with individuals with disabilities. Ability to obtain government clearance by the U.S. Government Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required for this position. Desired attributes of an advocate include the ability to: Understand advocacy and independent living principles Conduct investigations and write thorough reports with recommendations Maintain accurate....

DISABILITY RIGHTS IDAHO (DRI) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OPENING Executive Director DisAbility Rights Idaho Boise, Idaho DisAbility Rights Idaho (DRI) seeks a strong humanitarian Executive Director to lead this 42-year old organization that serves as the protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in Idaho. Salary Range: Negotiable THE ORGANIZATION DisAbility Rights Idaho is a non-profit disability rights agency, providing advocacy and legal services to protect the rights of people with disabilities. THE POSITION The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer for the corporation. He/she is responsible to the Board of Directors for the implementation of all policies and procedures....

Please consider submitting your name to DisAbility Rights Idaho (DRI) for a position on the DRI Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Advisory Council. DRI is Idaho’s Protection and Advocacy System, a non-profit organization that provideslegal and advocacy services to people with disabilities to help them protect their rights in a variety of issue areas. DRI is federally funded through nine (9) program grants authorized by various federal statutes, including the PAIMI Act. The PAIMI program, administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), allows DRI to work on behalf of individuals with mental....

DisAbility Rights Idaho Board of Directors Job Description The DisAbility Rights Idaho Board of Directors is the governing body of the organization. The Board is responsible for setting overall direction, making policy decisions, establishing long range plans, hiring and evaluating the Executive Director, monitoring compliance with financial and legal requirements, insuring that the goals and programs of the organization remain faithful to its mission, insuring that adequate financial resources are secured to carry out the work of the organization, and providing continued volunteer leadership for the nonprofit corporation. The organization cannot function either legally or practically without a knowledgeable, hardworking,....