Community Health Navigator

Urban League•Seattle, WA

3d•$29 - $31

About The Position

The Community Health Navigator provides culturally responsive, harm-reduction-oriented outreach, navigation, and care coordination services to individuals who use drugs, with a focus on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities disproportionately impacted by substance use, overdose, homelessness, and structural inequities. This role builds trusted relationships, connects participants to health and social services, and supports improved health outcomes through non-judgmental, participant-centered engagement.

Requirements

2 years of experience working with underserved communities in direct service capacity
Direct experience or experience working with people experiencing homelessness and/or experiencing behavioral health or substance use issues
Passionate about providing direct service
Understanding of social determinants of health
Strong knowledge of behavioral health conditions and barriers to accessing care
Strong de-escalation skills
Proficiency with MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with staff and partner organizations
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to connect with a diverse audience
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Demonstrates cultural competency
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

Navigated current behavioral health systems through work or personal experience
Advanced knowledge of the social determinants of health that affect Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
Understanding of upstream and downstream factors
Direct/lived experience or experience working with people experiencing homelessness, behavioral health issues, and/or substance use disorder

Benefits

Medical - $11,176.08 per year
Dental - $540 per year
Vision - $65.04 per year
Group Life & ADD - $41.70 per year
Employee Assistance Program - ~$57.60 per year
403(b) retirement - $100 per month
Health & Fitness Benefit - $419.88 per year
LinkedIn Learning Account
Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities
Paid Time Off ~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment
8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days
11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break
WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid
Workers Compensation Coverage - ~$436.80 - ~$3,993.60 per year (depending on class code)
Taxes – 9.8% of salary