Community Health Worker, Early Childhood Development Navigator

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

3d•$23 - $33

About The Position

Harborview Medical Center’s Pediatric Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Community Health Worker, Early Childhood Developmental Navigator. WORK SCHEDULE 100% FTE Days This position is expected to be a 2 year duration. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Partner with families to support early childhood development including developmental promotion, screening and connection to community-based resources Integral part of the primary care health team

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent and two years’ experience in a behavioral health organization or consumer/peer run organization; or equivalent education/experience.
Peer Counselor Certification (Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery) OR Community Health Worker Certification (Department of Health) with WA State within 6 months of employment.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration

Nice To Haves

Strong, Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage a caseload of multiple families
Interest and ability to connect with diverse families and support them in overcoming systemic barriers
Comfort with interacting with young children and commitment to creating a child-friendly environment
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse patients and healthcare team members
Commitment to improving the experience of care for children and families, particularly those underserved by our current systems.
Sufficient technological capabilities to use electronic medical records and other systems to record visit notes, collect data, and track patient progress.
Ability and desire to be flexible and responsive
Access to transportation to attend occasional off-site visits, trainings, or meetings.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain current certifications including Pediatric/Adult CPR, first aid and AED, HIV and blood borne pathogens
Knowledge of early childhood development
Knowledge of local resources for families with young children, preferably resources in King County
At least 1 year of work or life experience in early childhood (parenting/education/developmental services), home visiting, social support services, infant mental health, or anything else related to early childhood

Responsibilities

Conduct person-centered screenings for development, behavior and social stressors for children ages 0 to 65 months
Share screening outcomes with the medical provider and maintain open communication with the care team
Identify and connect families to early childhood community-based resources including but not limited to Early Services for Infants and Toddlers, Child Find, Home visiting, Early learning/Preschool,
Develop and maintain trusted relationships with community partners and school districts
Maintain timely documentation of assessment and intervention activities in the electronic health record (EHR).
Track needed follow and collect demographic data per grant/funder requirements
Participate in professional development regarding anti-racism, oppression, and cultural competency and regularly assess own performance and program for related improvements