Community Health Navigator

Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle • Seattle, WA

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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
• ~ 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed