Also called: P&A Abuse Investigator, Disability Rights Investigator
Works for a state's federally required disability rights agency, investigating abuse and neglect in group homes, psychiatric hospitals and jails.
He makes an unannounced visit to a group home after a tip that residents are locked in their rooms. He interviews residents, some through an interpreter, photographs the locks and pulls incident reports, then drafts a demand letter with the agency's attorney.
Estimate; nonprofit agencies funded under federal law.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in social work, disability studies or criminal justice; investigation experience helps.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Social Work, Disability Studies, Criminal Justice, Psychology.
Growing about average. Every state and territory has a protection and advocacy agency required by federal law.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can review incident records faster; surprise site visits and interviews with residents stay human.
Classes: Government, Psychology, ASL or a world language.
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