Healthcare Access Project, Paralegal (Ypsilanti, MI)

Michigan Advocacy Program•Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Excellent communication, analytical, and 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.

Nice To Haves

Benefits experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Recruit and coordinate with volunteer Benefits Navigators who will assist clients with administrative obstacles they face during the Medicaid process.
Create training materials and provide ongoing training and coordination to Navigators working on the program.
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.
Be supervised by MAP’s Pro Bono Director.
Work closely with the Healthcare Project Staff Attorney.
Be based out of MAP’s Ypsilanti office with the option for hybrid work up to two days per week.

Benefits

Life insurance
Short and long term disability
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Generous leave policy
3 weeks paid vacation the first year
15 paid holidays
401K retirement plan including employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment
Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Unionized program
Option for an annual $1,500 payout if an applicant does not require health benefits