Healthcare Access Project, Paralegal… at Michigan… · Ypsilanti

Summary: The Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP) is seeking a Paralegal to join the Pro Bono Team, where they will coordinate Benefits Navigators and assist with case processing as part of the Healthcare Access Project. This initiative is designed to help eligible low-income Michiganders address issues related to Medicaid applications, redeterminations, denials, and cessations. Responsibilities: - The Paralegal will recruit and coordinate with volunteer Benefits Navigators who will assist clients with administrative obstacles they face during the Medicaid process - The Paralegal will create training materials and provide ongoing training and coordination to Navigators working on the program - The Paralegal will process intakes, interact with clients and assist in administrative tasks related to case handling and clinics, which will require travel (mileage reimbursed) throughout our 13-county service area - The Paralegal will be supervised by MAP’s Pro Bono Director, work closely with the Healthcare Project Staff Attorney, and will be based out of MAP’s Ypsilanti office with the option for hybrid work up to two days per week Required Qualifications: - excellent communication skills - analytical skills - problem-solving skills - demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals and underserved populations through lived or learned experience - comfortable working with a high volume of cases and volunteers Preferred Qualifications: - Benefits experience Required Skills: Medicaid process, Benefits experience, Case processing Benefits: Life, Short and long term disability, Health, Vision, Dental, Flexible spending accounts, Annual $1,500 payout, 3 weeks paid vacation, 15 paid holidays, 401K retirement plan including employer match, Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Unionized program