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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Health/HCBS Policy Analyst
Department: Advocacy - Policy
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Access Living Healthcare/HCBS Policy Analyst is responsible for
advancing access to healthcare and home and community-based services
(HCBS) for people with disabilities. The Policy Analyst will assess,
develop, and lobby for legislation and rules that shift healthcare
systems to greater accessibility, affordability, and effective supports
for all kinds of people with disabilities, including those who are
immigrants and those who are impacted by the criminal justice system.
Access Livings disability healthcare/HCBS advocacy centers the needs of
disabled people of color. A critical understanding of the root of racial
disparities and a racial equity lens is essential to this role.
This position will work in close partnership with the Health and HCBS
Community Organizer and the five other Policy staff in the Advocacy
Department, as well as with staff in the Independent Living Department,
Civil Rights Department, and the Communications Department. The position
reports to Access Livings Manager of Policy and Government Affairs.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Monitor Medicaid/Medicare/private healthcare/HCBS policy, legislation
and related court cases at local, state and Federal levels, from an
intersectional standpoint rooted in disability rights and the disability
movement.
Advance strategic policy solutions to expand access to healthcare and
HCBS for people with disabilities, especially disabled people of color.
Develop policy initiatives through engaging stakeholders ranging from
elected officials to providers to grassroots people with disabilities.
Draft public comment, policy reports and recommendations relating to
disability and healthcare/HCBS, including updates on relevant government
budgets as needed, and be able to complete projects on deadline,
sometimes with quick turnaround. Draft and present oral testimony, as
needed.
Collaborate and build coalitions with healthcare and HCBS related
government agencies, legislative bodies, policy institutes and
community-based groups.
Support Access Livings community organizers, especially the
Healthcare/HCBS Organizer, with policy guidance related to their
campaigns.
As needed, provide internal and external workshops and seminars to
consumers and health services providers on health/HCBS policy, related
court cases and legislation. Brief elected and career officials as well
as community partners, on critical matters in healthcare and HCBS.
Act as a spokesperson for AL on health access/HCBS related issues as
requested, in collaboration with the Communications Department.
Document work as required through data entry, quarterly reporting, and
lobbyist registration requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred in public policy,
health, social work or political science. Must have excellent
writing/research skills.
This position requires familiarity and ease with using MS Office Suite,
especially PowerPoint, as well as Google Drive tools.
EXPERIENCE:
At least 3-5 years experience with disability-related health and HCBS
policy advocacy, including engaging with government officials preferred.
Familiarity with Medicaid and Medicare, including Medicaid waivers.
Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Olmstead Supreme Court decision, and the
Affordable Care Act as it impacts persons with disabilities.
Preferred
Existing healthcare/HCBS policy advocacy network with contacts in the
greater Chicago area.
Familiarity with the current Illinois policy landscape in healthcare and
HCBS
Understanding of Indep ndent Living Philosophy, disability justice, and
disability rights.
Experience with reviewing and interpreting health/HCBS research/data,
policy, legislation, and regulations.
Comfort with public presentations to a variety of audiences.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: \$65,000-\$68,000
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to travel on occasion for work trips.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
Computers, copier, scanner
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Access Living shared office space two days a week per our current hybrid
protocol
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Associations to which incumbent may belong
None
NO. OF EMPLOYEES DIRECTLY SUPERVISED:
None, though interns may sometimes be supervised
SUPERVISED BY: Man