Serve as an educator, patient advocate,s and connection to support services for families experiencing language and cultural barriers. Cultural Navigators are bilingual and bicultural individuals who work in close partnership with the care team to improve hospital access, quality of care, care coordination, and experience for patients and families at Seattle Children's. Their primary function is to bridge the cultural and literacy gap between the health care system and the family by helping families build the skills necessary to navigate the health care system independently.
Required Education and Experience
Bilingual in English and a target language, including but not limited to: Spanish, Amharic, Somali, Arabic, and Vietnamese.
Within 90 days of hire, employee must pass a language validation test.
Required Credentials
Current Washington State driver's license.
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Social Services or health-related field.
Certified Medical Interpreter in target language.
Experience providing direct services to target language speaking families.
Experience in community outreach and collaboration.
Compensation Range
$35.28 - $52.92 per hour
Salary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors
Benefits Information
Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
