Cultural Health Navigator

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing cultural knowledge, resources, and support for cultural and spiritual well-being, and assisting patients as they navigate their health care experience in an inpatient setting
• Facilitating connections between patients and the local Indigenous community
• Collaborating with the care team to ensure that patients' spiritual and cultural needs are honored
• Consulting with Essentia colleagues on culturally appropriate care and best practices

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding of the region’s tribal, cultural, and spiritual traditions
• Previous experience in advocating for the needs of Indigenous people and building relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and tribal governments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in healthcare, social services, education, or criminal justice settings