[Hamp-law] Children s Law Center, Health Access Law Project Investigator/ DC

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Health Access Project Investigator

Note: The position is appropriate for someone considering a legal,
counseling or social work career.


Education: No requirement
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States
Posted by: The Children's Law Center in Washington, DC
Job Category: Advocacy, Legal
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: November 3, 2009
Last updated: October 23, 2009
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: October 23, 2009
Area of Focus: Children and Youth, Education and Academia, Health and
Medicine, Housing and Homelessness, Law and Legal Assistance


Description:
Children's Law Center (CLC) is a local non-profit based in Washington DC
which envisions a future for the District of Columbia in which every
child has a safe home, a meaningful education and a healthy mind and
body. CLC staff work toward this vision by providing legal services to
at-risk children and their families and using the knowledge we gain from
representing our individual clients to advocate for changes in the law.

CLC’s Health Access Project (HAP) enables families to overcome
non-medical barriers to the health of their children through the
provision of legal representation, advice and referrals, medical staff
trainings, and systemic advocacy. HAP is a collaborative effort between
CLC and Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC).

Position Description:
The HAP Investigator will work with lawyers who represent parents and
caretakers in special education, health care access and housing matters.
The position is appropriate for someone considering a legal, counseling
or social work career.

The position involves assisting lawyers with all aspects of their
representation, including: gathering school and medical records;
performing document review; providing observations and reports on
schools and classrooms; interviewing caretakers, teachers and medical
professionals; accompanying and transporting clients to appointments;
attending school and other meetings; and testifying in hearings or trials.

Additional Qualifications:
The position requires considerable resourcefulness, creativity,
initiative and tenacity, as well as tact and discretion. Car, driver’s
license and auto insurance required. Two-year commitment required.
Previous experience working with low-income persons and government
agencies is a plus. College degree preferred, but not required. Spanish
language ability is also a plus.

Children’s Law Center is an equal opportunity employer. CLC’s policy is
to provide equal opportunity at all times without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital
status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, physical or mental
disability, medication or status as a veteran.

How to Apply:
Applications should include a cover letter, current resume, and list of
references. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday November 3,
2009. Interviews will be scheduled during November. No phone calls.
Applications should be submitted to:
HAP Investigator Selection Committee
Children's Law Center
616 H Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001
jobs at childrenslawcenter.org
(fax) (202) 467-4949

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