** Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle will be opening a permanent supportive housing facility in Federal Way WA. Positions will start as early as April 1, 2025. Must be able to train and work in Seattle until the facility opens.
The Behavioral Health Navigator reports to the Director of Public Health Equity. This position is primarily based out of our permanent supportive housing facility in Federal Way and will connect participants in need of mental health and substance use support to the appropriate programs and services offered in the community. The Behavioral Health Navigator will develop and maintain a network of mental health and substance use resources to provide warm referrals for participants. They will help participants navigate the mental health system and overcome barriers to ensure they do not fall through the cracks. In addition to working at the Federal Way site, this position will support participants at other ULMS sites by referral, including the young adult shelter and resource center as needed.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
2 years of experience working with underserved communities in direct service capacity
Direct experience or experience working with people experiencing homelessness and/or experiencing behavioral health or substance use issues
Passionate about providing direct service
Understanding of social determinants of health
Strong knowledge of behavioral health conditions and barriers to accessing care
Strong de-escalation skills
Proficiency with MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with staff and partner organizations
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to connect with a diverse audience
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Demonstrates cultural competency
Ability to work a flexible schedule including late nights and weekends as needed
ULMS Total Compensation
** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period
Medical - $8,741.40 per year
Dental - $570 per year
Vision - $65.04 per year
Group Life & ADD - $41.70 per year
Employee Assistance Program - $57.60 per year
403(b) retirement - $100 per month
Health & Fitness Benefit - $419.88 per year
LinkedIn Learning Account
Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities
Paid Time Off
~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment
8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*
11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break
WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid
Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)
Taxes – 9.8% of salary
At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.