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Job ID: 11340066
 
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Job Title:Spanish Language Health Care Outreach Navigator/Housing Paralegal
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 38, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
Concern for the needs and rights of low-income persons and victims of domestic violence is required.
This position requires the ability to work positively within a law office, supporting co-workers while focusing on high-quality service to clients.
Spanish language fluency is required.
Traveling between outreach and enrollment sites will be required.
Criminal background check will be required.
Proficiency using Microsoft Windows and Office required.
Preferred Skills:
Diverse economic, social, or cultural experiences are a plus.
 
Job Description:
Spanish Language Health Care Outreach Navigator/Housing Paralegal

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking a Spanish Language Health Care Outreach Navigator/Housing Paralegal for its St. Cloud office.

BACKGROUND: MMLA’s St. Cloud office provides civil representation to low-income people in nine central Minnesota rural counties. Senior Law and Health Care Outreach are provided in additional counties. The office receives funding from a variety of public and private sources and enjoys strong support from the organized bar. MMLA does not receive funding from the Legal Services Corporation. St. Cloud is a city of 60,000, located 65 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul. There are three area colleges, community theaters, a thriving arts community, and easy access to state parks and the Lake Wobegon Bike Trail.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Navigator will provide assistance on health care issues, including providing information and application assistance. Assistance to low income individuals can include service work, other advocacy, outreach, and community education as appropriate to client and office needs. The person hired will also provide assistance on housing-related issues.

QUALIFICATIONS: Concern for the needs and rights of low-income persons and victims of domestic violence is required. This position requires the ability to work positively within a law office, supporting co-workers while focusing on high-quality service to clients. Spanish language fluency is required. Diverse economic, social, or cultural experiences are a plus. Traveling between outreach and enrollment sites will be required. Criminal background check will be required. Proficiency using Microsoft Windows and Office required.

SALARY: The salary, starting at $32,569, is based on the MMLA salary schedule. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, family medical, life, and short-term/long-term disability insurance.

APPLICATIONS: Applications preferred by November 11, 2020. Open until filled. Starting date will be negotiated. Cover letter and resume should be submitted online at: www.mylegalaid.org/employment.

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