Cultural Navigator I

Seattle Children's; Washington; On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

403(b)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Seattle Children's is seeking a bilingual professional to support language services for families speaking target languages. The role requires passing a language validation test within 90 days and holds a Washington state driver's license.

This position supports community outreach and direct engagement with families in need of interpreter services. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and is committed to equity and high-quality pediatric care across Washington, Alaska, Montana and

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and a target language; language validation within 90 days of hire.
• Current Washington State driver's license.

Skills

Bilingual in English/target language

Community outreach experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services or health-related field

Certified Medical Interpreter in target language

Job description

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

• 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 .

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's - to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest region of any children's hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children's has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation's very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children's welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affiantive Action Employer.