Part-Time Referral Navigator for Health & Wellness Programs

ymcapkccareers; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

YMCA360 virtual streaming membership

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Wellness program

LifeMart discount center

Professional training & certification

20% discount on YMCA programs

Job summary

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a part-time Referral Coordinator to connect individuals to health and wellness opportunities, conduct care coordination by phone and email, and maintain accurate records within our care coordination team.

You’ll help participants navigate enrollment, access chronic disease programs, memberships, and community resources, while supporting program tracking and reporting and ensuring privacy compliance.

Qualifications

• One or more years of education and/or work experience in health promotion/public health/community outreach.
• Care management or motivational interviewing skills preferred.
• Working knowledge of preventive health programs and philosophy.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Comfort with health information and communicating with health care professionals.
• Positive attitude and experience with diverse populations.
• Must pass background and reference checks per WA Fair Chance Act.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive environment.
• Willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on day one.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic health information database and manage data flow in referral system.
• Conduct care coordination conversations using motivational interviewing and active listening.
• Assist clients to access YMCA services and external resources.
• Ensure enrollment targets align with program standards.
• Support marketing and retention efforts to boost class enrollment.
• Complete accurate intake forms and program documentation.
• Support data collection and reporting for Health Initiative.
• Follow privacy and security policies; maintain open staff communication.

Skills

Health promotion experience

Care management

Motivational interviewing

Preventive health knowledge

MS Office

Teamwork

Privacy/PHI handling

Diversity awareness

Background checks

Inclusion & training compliance

Education

Health promotion/public health experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a part-time Referral Coordinator to connect individuals to health and wellness opportunities, conduct care coordination by phone and email, and maintain accurate records within our care coordination team.

You’ll help participants navigate enrollment, access chronic disease programs, memberships, and community resources, while supporting program tracking and reporting and ensuring privacy compliance.