Community Health Navigator

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.