What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultural Patient Navigator - various languages position at Seattle Children's Hospital?
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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
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Overview
Cross Cultural Navigators will fulfill the following functions: 1) work with patients and families in a variety of languages and/or cultural traditions to teach them to interact effectively with the healthcare system, specifically Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH), 2) interpret as indicated for limited English proficient (LEP) and/or indigenous families when present/appropriate at hospital encounters for navigation purposes, 3) coach providers in culturally effective communication, 4) inform system-level improvements in partnership with community clinics and Children's, Using culturally and linguistically appropriate methods, the Cross Cultural Patient Navigator addresses barriers, such as transportation and health literacy, for LEP and/or indigenous families and facilitates effective communication between LEP and/or indigenous families, their primary care physicians, Children's health care providers, and the community. The Patient Navigator works to increase trust between families and providers, increase self-efficacy among LEP and/or indigenous families accessing and navigating the health care system, and increase effective communication between Children's providers, partner clinics, and these families. The Cross Cultural Patient Navigator also supports the assessment, design, development, implementation and evaluation of the Navigator program.. Serves as a resource in the area of diversity, as a partner to provide consultation and support the development and implementation of solutions to meet the needs of Seattle Children's and community and clinical partners.
Requirements
Required Education/Experience:- Written and oral proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Arabic or Dari.- Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology. - Knowledge of health care and social practices in one or more other cultures - Experience and demonstrated ability in providing direct services to families of various cultures and traditions. - Minimum 2 years of experience in a direct patient and family facing role. - Possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal and communication skills. - Per the driver's license requirement noted below, must have a driving record acceptable to Risk Management. Required Credentials: - Current Washington State driver's license Preferred: - Experience in community outreach and collaboration. - Established community relationships. - Experience in community-clinic settings. - Experience working in a highly complex organization - Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Microsoft Suite Office applications
100% onsite work at the main campus/hospital.
In accordance with new Washington law for healthcare workers, Seattle Children's requires that all staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before October 18, 2021, or before beginning employment for start dates after October 18th.
Covid-19 Vaccination
In accordance with Washington state law, Seattle Children's requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All offers are contingent and your vaccine status will be verified at onboarding.Our Commitment to Diversity
Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes 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 within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels.
Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
