ĒMA Advocate Volunteer Olympic Blvd · Los Angeles, CA

11500 W Olympic Blvd #570
· Los Angeles, CA 90064

At Claris Health, we believe that every individual is a story worth cherishing - a story of hope, resilience, and the chance for a brighter future. For nearly 50 years, we've stood beside individuals and families during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, offering not just medical care but meeting people where they are. We believe that every individual is worthy of love and deserving of whole-person care.

Growth at Claris isn’t just something we aim for - it’s what we do every day. Whether it’s ourstate-of-the-art Inglewood facility, our mobile clinics bringing care directly to underserved communities, or our Reality Check program empowering thousands of students, we’re breaking barriers to healthcare access.

At Claris, your ideas matter, your work is valued, and your impact is real.

Hours: A commitment of at least three months with one hour per week as needed
Location: Virtual
Reports To: Parenting Program Manager

General Description:
The ĒMA Advocate Volunteer meets with moms in our court-approved ĒMA program, providing parenting classes, connection to resources, and non-judgmental support.

Qualifications:

Agree with and uphold the Claris Health Mission Statement, Core Values, and Policies and Procedures.

Possess excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to work successfully with groups and organizations (both internal and external to the corporation).

Responsibilities:

CLIENT CARE

Provide coaching and advocacy for each client in an atmosphere of warmth and compassion through listening and helping skills.

Communicate with Parenting Program Manager to offer appropriate resources and referrals based on a client’s situation and expressed needs.

Complete charting pertaining to clients (if an ĒMA session takes place).

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the ĒMA Advocate Volunteer is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear. This position requires extensive computer use, so the volunteer must have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. The volunteer must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
The advocate sessions may be done virtually or in a neutral setting (i.e., Claris Health, coffee shop; not a client or advocate’s home). Claris Health work environments are busy offices. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations in the work environment may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Our Team Culture
At Claris, the team's connections to each other run deep. Whether it's sharing a laugh in the break-room or rallying together during a crisis, we genuinely support each other—not because it’s required, but because it’s who we are. Think of us as family. As part of the family, you'll have the opportunity to offer support to those who need it most.

Join us to make a real difference in transforming the lives of those we serve.

Benefits
At Claris Health, we believe in taking care of our team the way we care for our community. Full-time employees receive comprehensive health benefits, including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (starting the first of the month after 90 days)

Paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Retirement savings through Cal Savers

Parental leave

Mental health support

Our Approach to Flexible Work
At Claris Health, we believe in the power of collaboration and in-person connection to best serve our patients and communities. While most roles require on-site presence, limited telecommuting options may be considered in rare cases based on specific job responsibilities and business needs. Any flexible work arrangements are determined at the discretion of leadership and HR and are not a standard benefit.

Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Claris Health’s pay…