Public Health Digital Navigator - Seattle Housing Authority
This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. To serve in AmeriCorps you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Please do not inquire if you do not meet these requirements.
The Public Health Digital Navigator will provide residents with the knowledge and confidence to use technology to be healthier and improve their access to care. Duties include:
- Provide individual and group instruction and technical assistance on common digital health tools.
- Advise members on available devices and address privacy and security concerns.
- Collect data on resident use of various technology.
- Evaluate different tools, based on data and resident experiences, and develop recommendations to guide future programming.
Monthly stipend: $2,438
Additional Benefits:
- Medical Insurance.
- Enhanced member benefits including access to mental health counseling, career services, and financial counseling.
- Education award of up to $7,395 upon completion of service.
- Childcare and food assistance if eligible.
About Us
The Seattle Housing Authority creates and sustains decent, safe, and affordable homes. Our work fosters stability and self-sufficiency for people with low incomes. We leverage partnerships to address our residents' health issues. Our Health and Housing Program Manager coordinates our health-related supports. The member will serve with the program manager and our digital equity team to address digital barriers to health services. They will support residents' use of existing digital platforms and research new resources. This is a public facing position. The member will be serving residents directly for the majority of their time. We expect to begin rolling review of applications and interviews in late May. Visit us online at: https://www.seattlehousing.org/ or email the host site at: Asfaha.Lemlem@seattlehousing.org for more information.