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Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) has locations in Othello and the Central District. Services at the clinics include pediatric medical care, behavioral health, dental services, nutrition, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and more. Since 1970, OBCC has worked to uphold the vision of community organizer Odessa Brown: to bring quality healthcare with dignity to children from birth to young adulthood in the Central District and south Seattle.

The Early Childhood Developmental Navigator (ECDN) provides culturally responsive developmental screening, strengths-based developmental promotion, and proactive case management to early childhood services for patients from birth to five years old. The ECDN collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to break down silos and transform healthcare services to improve equity and accessibility for families, particularly those facing linguistic and/or cultural barriers to care.

Job duties for this individual will include contacting families in advance of an appointment to conduct developmental screenings, ongoing family support, case management, referrals to appropriate services, advocacy for developmental resources, and other interventions as they arise

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Interest and ability to successfully work in diverse communities, including self-awareness, understanding of systems of oppression, and willingness to contribute to undoing institutionalized racism.

Interest and ability to connect with diverse families and support them in overcoming systemic barriers.

Comfort with interacting with young children and commitment to creating a child-friendly environment.

Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse clients, agency staff, and team members.

Commitment to improving the experience of care for children and families, particularly those underserved by our current systems.

Access to transportation to attend occasional off-site visits, trainings, or meetings.

Demonstrated skill with computer databases, registries, and/or practice management systems.

Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage a caseload of multiple families.

Preferred

Being bilingual in Somali is a highly preferred skill for the position.

At least 1 year of experience working in the field of social services.

Case management serving complex families.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.

Knowledge of early childhood development.

Knowledge of local resources for families with young children, preferably resources in King County.

Compensation Range

$28.44 - $42.66 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 .

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.

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 Affirmative Action Employer.