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The Opportunity

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Community Health Advocate to join the Health Program at Law Foundation. The Health Program is dedicated to providing free legal advice and representation to individuals in Santa Clara County who identify as living with mental health disabilities. We also provide free legal help to patients of Valley Homeless Health Program, SCVMC Valley Specialty Center Clinics, Valley Health Center Downtown Clinic, Gender Health Center, and to individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County.

The Community Health Advocate works to incorporate community-driven advocacy and other race equity tools to provide a holistic approach to health services and advocacy. The team is responsible for screening potential clients requesting services from the Law Foundation. Community Health Advocates have significant contact with the community. Community Health Advocates investigate and document what is happening in the community, transmit legal knowledge to community members, and identify and initiate policy campaigns and impact litigation for the health program. They have a significant influence in directing the work of the Health team.

Who We Are

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley (“Law Foundation”) is dedicated to advancing the rights of historically excluded individuals and families throughout Santa Clara County. Through our legal services, strategic advocacy, and educational outreach, we empower over 14,000 individuals and families each year. Our Housing, Children & Youth, Health and Pro Bono Programs use legal advocacy as a catalyst for social change, creating innovative solutions to the legal challenges facing low-income communities in our region. With a dedicated team of over 85 employees, we are the largest provider of free legal services in the South Bay region of the Bay Area. Learn more at https://www.lawfoundation.org/ .