Bilingual Health Navigator - Karen and Burmese (58710) at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery

Aurora, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Apr, 26

Salary

33.07

Posted On

25 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual, Cultural Bridging, Case Management, Interpretation, Wellness Services, Outreach, Care Coordination, Community Resources, Advocacy, Cultural Competency, Client Engagement, Health Education, Trust Building, Transportation Assistance, Screening, Translation

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Alton: 1537 Alton Street, Aurora, CO 80010 - Aurora, CO 80010Position Type: Full Time: FTE 1Education Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $22.04 - $33.07 HourlyJoin our dedicated team at the Cultural Development & Wellness Center (CDWC) at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR), where we are proud to serve our diverse community with compassion and culturally responsive care. As a Health Navigator, you will play a critical role in supporting Karen‑ and Burmese‑speaking clients by providing cultural bridging, case management, interpretation, and wellness services that improve access to care and reduce stigma for immigrants and refugees in Aurora. Working in close partnership with the Refugee & Immigrant Clinic, you will help deliver trauma‑informed, community‑based services to New Americans as they navigate behavioral health and social systems. The ideal candidate is bilingual in Karen or Burmese as well as English, has experience supporting diverse populations in behavioral health or human services settings, and is passionate about empowering immigrant and refugee communities. This role requires strong collaboration with mental health providers and community partners and includes outreach, care coordination, interpretation, and participation in group services at the clinic—making a meaningful difference every day for individuals and families building new lives in Aurora. Schedule. This position will work Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, and is eligible for a hybrid model that allows for a mix of remote and in-office work, with an expectation of being in the office 3-4 days per week and working from home 1-2 days. This schedule may be adjusted based on training, program, client, and community needs. Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly. $22.04 - $33.07 hourly Bilingual Language Differential Pay. Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $6,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee’s demonstrated proficiency in the language. Essential Functions: Operate as an integral part of a behavioral health team. Provide language interpretation to clients receiving behavioral health services, such as individual counseling, medication follow up, psychosocial skill building and wellness groups. Provide firsthand cultural knowledge as a member/leader in local refugee/immigrant community in Colorado. This includes helping to identify, understand, and address the needs of refugee/immigrant communities. Ability to build trusting relationships with community members and act as advocate for refugee community, and to liaise with a diverse network of providers. Provide outreach & health education to immigrant/refugee communities and share information about full range of programs, services, and how to access them. Facilitate client and family engagement and optimize communication between clients and providers. Assisting with transportation, reminder calls, encouraging regular attendance at appointments, care coordination, and case management. Receive ongoing training and team support from supervisors, therapists, peers, and medical providers. Complete patient navigation and interpretation training as needed. Help conduct initial screenings/interviews for immigrants/refugees identified as at-risk for behavioral health issues. Help translate health and mental health education material into primary languages as needed. Connect clients and their families to various community resources, referrals, advocacy, and/or service planning. This may involve telephone contact, home visits, and meetings. Provide cultural education/training for providers. Assist with other tasks and projects as needed, including grants. Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team. QualificationsRequirements: Required: High school diploma or GED. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a human services field, foreign or domestic, or in a non-human services field with one year relevant job experience. One year of direct service provision in human services/ navigation, or a related field, preferred. Certification: Medical interpretation certification, or willingness to obtain one. Language fluency in English and Karen or Burmese. Strong desire to serve refugee/immigrant communities. Familiarity with needs of refugee/immigrant communities. Ability to complete patient navigation training as needed. Demonstrated cultural and linguistic competency. Ability to serve as cultural broker and interpreter. First hand cultural knowledge as a member/leader in local refugee community in Colorado. Ability to build trusting relationships with community members and act as advocate for and liaison between refugee community and diverse network of providers. Skilled at facilitating client and family engagement. Required Vaccination and TB Test. At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary. Benefits: Health insurance: Kaiser Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care) Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance Long-term disability coverage* 403(b) retirement plan, which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency) Holidays: The company observes 11 designated holidays each year. Exception: Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay. Employee Assistance Program Voluntary term life insurance Short-term disability* *Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more Our Mission, Vision and Core Values. Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery. Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care. Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion. #LI-KE1

Responsibilities

As a Health Navigator, you will support Karen- and Burmese-speaking clients by providing cultural bridging, case management, interpretation, and wellness services. You will work closely with the Refugee & Immigrant Clinic to deliver trauma-informed, community-based services.