WHAT YOUR IMPACT WILL BE

The Health Care Attorney will advise, advocate for, and represent children and youth impacted

by the child welfare system, to help them obtain equitable health care, medical services, and

benefits. This Attorney will assist children and young adults in or who have been in foster care

or guardianships in obtaining and maintaining health insurance coverage, appropriate health

and mental health services, and specialized care for children with disabilities or developmental

delays. Legal representation will include challenges to Medi-Cal denials and appeals of other

health related benefits.

The Health Care Attorney also will serve as the staff attorney for the Alliance’s Medical-Legal

Partnership (MLP) with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center’s Medical Hub Clinic (the

MLK Clinic), making Alliance services available to caregivers and youth who come to the clinic.

The attorney will train MLK Clinic personnel as well as caregivers, youth, and child welfare

stakeholders on issues including health care coverage, services, medical consents, and

confidentiality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist medical providers, youth, and caregivers with issues of medical consent, Medi-Cal

coverage, eligibility for early developmental services, specialized care support, and

home approvals for children with medical or developmental needs.

• Serve as staff attorney for the MLK Clinic, screening potential clients, providing legal

advice and representation to patients, collaborating to connect patients to other Alliance

programs, conducting trainings, creating reference materials, and working with Alliance

social workers and other staff to connect youth, caregivers, and medical staff with

resources.

• Represent child welfare impacted caregivers and youth to obtain medical services

through Treatment Authorization Requests and at administrative hearings to appeal

denials of Medi-Cal or other health related benefits.

• Work with the Alliance’s Pro Bono Director to develop, implement, and manage legal

support for this Program, including materials, training, supervision, and technical

assistance for student interns and pro bono attorneys.

• Assist with the supervision of Intake, identify legal issues and strategies, and train and

provide guidance to student interns and staff.

• Develop and maintain program materials for clients, pro bono attorneys, and the

community.

• Conduct community trainings, and work with service providers and community partners,

to maximize support for families and children.

• Collaborate with colleagues to identify critical resources for caregivers, young adults,

and children that will support their stability and wellbeing.

• Work with the Alliance’s policy team to identify systemic issues and provide information

to support the Alliance’s systems, change work.

• Work with the Alliance's development, communications, direct services, and

administrative staff to provide data and information to support funding opportunities,

complete grant applications and reports and evaluate and share the impact of our work.

• Perform other duties as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS

• J.D. degree (required)

• California bar admission in good standing

• Experience advocating for physical or mental health care, Medi-Cal, Medicaid, or other

health related benefits

• Prior experience working in a medical field or reviewing medical records

• Understanding of the healthcare and insurance systems

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Excellent written and oral communication, active listening, and presentation skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients,

attorneys, medical staff, child welfare professionals, the judiciary, and members of the

public

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage

competing tasks in a fast-paced environment

• A strong work ethic, dedication, and enthusiasm for taking on responsibility

• Demonstrated ability to work as team member with a pleasant and collegial approach.

• Commitment to social justice

• Experience and comfort building rapport and working effectively with families, children,

and young adults

This job description is of a general nature and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and

duties of the position.

COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS

This position will regularly report to the MLK Clinic on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis to

be determined. On other days, with the exception of in-office meetings with clients, colleagues,

or community partners, and to the extent that this position allows for telework, this position may

work remotely from home. This position may be asked to return to work in the office at any time

and at the employer's discretion. Preference will be given to candidates who live in (or plan to

relocate to) Los Angeles County.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

The Alliance is committed to prioritizing and safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our

employees, their families, our clients, and members of our community against the COVID-19

coronavirus. In response to COVID-19 and the increased transmissibility with recent variants,

and to support a safe environment for everyone, all new Alliance employees must provide

documentation confirming, they are fully vaccinated, and or evidence of an approved qualifying

medical exemption or religious held belief exemption at the time of hire. 

SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS

This is an exempt, full-time paid position, with target starting annual salary in the range of

$83,000 - $90,000 DOE. Benefits include generous vacation and paid holidays; comprehensive

health plans covering 100% of the employee cost of medical, dental and vision insurance; life

insurance; flexible spending accounts for childcare and health expenses; a retirement savings

plan with company contributions to your 403(b) after one year of employment independent of

employee contributions, and discounts on fitness memberships and other activities.

APPLYING

Email resume and cover letter to Nina Bailey, Human Resources Coordinator at

nbailey@alliancecr.org. Due to a high volume of interest, we are not able to contact each

interested applicant. No calls please. If selected for consideration, candidates will be contacted

to discuss our recruitment process and next steps.

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