Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Community Health Worker for Indigenous Populations (CHW-IP) will serve as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team to address the disproportionate burden of lung cancer among Northwest Indigenous communities and stopping commercial tobacco-use for the community at-large. Using culturally and linguistically appropriate methods, the CHW-IP will provide high-quality comprehensive outreach, navigation and advocacy services, focusing on efforts including health education/health literacy, health promotion, disease prevention and treatment access. The CHW-IP will identify and implement effective strategies, including community education, facilitation of commercial tobacco cessation efforts, and linkage to lung cancer screening services where appropriate. The CHW-IP will help create trusting relationships between families, providers and hliil Program staff, and work to increase self-efficacy among those Indigenous patients and families that are accessing and navigating the complex health care

Assists with implementation, management and tracking of a Tobacco Use survey.
• Assists with patient navigation to appropriate Fred Hutch smoking cessation programing and lung cancer screening, and to community-based resources as needed.
• Provides smoking cessation counseling and associated resources to community members.
• In collaboration with the Fred Hutch American Indian/Alaska Native Patient Navigator, assists in culturally appropriate patient / family transitions between community-based care and Fred Hutch.
• Serves as a cultural broker/representative among Fred Hutch clinical and hliil Program staff, maintaining ongoing communication with affiliated programs and institutions, while representing the hliil Program to community partners and Indigenous/Tribal organizations.
• Fulfills and maintain all reporting requirements in accordance with Fred Hutch and hliil Program policies.
• Maintains metrics as per hliil Program guidelines, and identifies trends/gaps.
• Participates in staff meetings, activities and trainings to improve system coordination.
• Participates in orientation and training of Fred Hutch staff regarding patient education /patient navigation/coordination of services and cultural beliefs and practices of the population served.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency with
• Microsoft Office applications required (including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Visio). Attention to detail required, ability to troubleshoot or anticipate change desirable.
• Understanding of, and competence in, highly professional realm requiring diplomatic communications with internal and external groups, with effective fielding of inquiries and professional representation of the program.
• Works well independently with minimal supervision and is expected to use initiative and sound judgment in carrying out responsibilities within the framework of the department procedures.
• Must have a valid Washington Driver's license. Travel required: approximately 10%, may be required for overnight travel for meetings and events. Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Self-motivated team player, with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Diplomacy and understanding of political sensitivities. Tactful approach in handling confidential and sensitive information and a high sense of responsibility and discretion.
• Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology.

Preferred:

• AA Degree preferred - or 3 years relevant job experience in lieu of education.
• 2 years working in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• 22 years in patient advocacy, navigation, and/or coordination of care.
• Experience working with chronic disease management among Indigenous/tribal communities.
• Previous experience in tobacco education or cessation services.
• Familiarity and/or experience with the Indian Health Service (CHSDA) and government sponsored health care grants/initiatives for Indigenous communities.
• Experience in advocacy, outreach, coordination and collaboration with Indigenous communities and health care settings.
• Established Indigenous/tribal community relationships.
• Familiarity with approaches to medical research involving Indigenous/tribal communities.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $28.34 to $40.35 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.