Community Resource Coordinator

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

1d•$30 - $45

About The Position

Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) has locations in Othello and the Central District and provides services including pediatric medical care, behavioral health, dental services, nutrition, sports medicine, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Since 1970, OBCC has worked to provide quality healthcare with dignity to children from birth to young adulthood in the Central District and south Seattle. The Community Resource Coordinator connects OBCC families with resources they need to thrive. The Coordinator follows up on positive social determinants of health (SDOH) screens with patient-centered assessments to clarify family needs and prioritize resources. The role provides proactive case management for families with complex needs, supports continuity of care, and helps families work toward long-term independence and graduation from services. The Coordinator helps families access and navigate concrete needs requests, Medicaid, and social welfare programs including SSI, DDA, SNAP, and TANF. By staffing the clinic Marketplace window and managing clinical referrals, the Coordinator helps families access housing, transportation, and food assistance and navigate systemic barriers.

Requirements

High school diploma, or an alternative combination of education and experience that provides similar competency.
At least 2 years of experience in social services, community health, or youth advocacy.
Prior experience navigating complex systems and community resources.
Experience providing consultation to employees or staff at different levels.
Access to transportation for occasional off-site visits, trainings, or meetings.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and/or Somali language skills.
Prior case management experience serving complex families.
Knowledge of local resources for families with young children, preferably in King County.
Interest in continuing to learn and explore how health equity, diversity, and inclusion impact the work at Seattle Children’s.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient-centered follow-up assessments after positive SDOH screens to clarify family needs and prioritize resource allocation.
Provide proactive case management for families with complex needs and support continuity of care.
Help families develop a path toward long-term independence and graduation from services.
Facilitate access to and navigation of concrete needs requests, Medicaid, and social welfare programs, including SSI, DDA, SNAP, and TANF.
Staff the clinic Marketplace window.
Manage clinical referrals.
Connect families with housing, transportation, and food assistance.