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Community Health Navigator

Full-Time • Headquarters
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.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • 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

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • 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

ULMS Total Compensation 

** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period
  • 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 

 
At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. 
Compensation: $28.95 - $31.44 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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