Community Health Navigator

Job Description

Reports To: Program Director

Department: AHI Programs

About Afghan Health Initiative

Afghan Health Initiative (AHI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering immigrant and refugee communities through culturally and linguistically appropriate social services, educational support, and health and wellness resources. We strive to foster equitable access to opportunities that promote health, well-being, and economic growth. Our mission is guided by a deep commitment to community-centered care, cultural humility, and building trust with the people we serve.

Position Overview

The Community Health Navigator (CHN) oversees AHI’s Afghan Health Coalition, coordinating workshops and community discussions, managing program reporting, and building stronger connections between Afghan women, healthcare providers, and community systems. This role ensures maternal health navigation is delivered in a culturally and linguistically responsive, trauma-informed way that advances trust and equity in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation & Supervision

• Coordinate workshops on prenatal, postpartum, and overall maternal well-being.
• Manage distribution of program supplies, incentives, and resources.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with program deliverables.

Healthcare Provider & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a liaison between clients, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Support provider-cultural competency efforts through partnerships and training.
• Represent AHI and the Afghan Health Coalition in meetings with funders, providers, and stakeholders.

Client Navigation Support

• Oversee case management documentation and referrals for client services.
• Facilitate timely access to transportation, interpretation, childcare, and other supports.
• Ensure delivery of linguistically appropriate and trauma-informed support.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain systems for tracking engagement, attendance, and outcomes.
• Provide reports and program updates to the Program Director.
• Collaborate with partners to gather stories, photos, and multimedia content.

Community Engagement & Advocacy

• Facilitate discussions with Afghan women to identify needs and co-design strategies.
• Ensure client feedback informs program design and delivery.
• Support AHI in building trust-based relationships with participants.

Additional Duties

• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Represent AHI at community events and coalition activities.
• Perform other duties as needed to advance maternal health equity.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or Social Services.
• At least 1–2 years of program or project coordination experience, ideally in health, maternal health, or social services.
• Strong skills in community outreach, facilitation, and cross-cultural communication.
• Experience with data management systems and reporting for health or social programs.
• Problem-solving skills to address barriers clients face in accessing healthcare.
• Excellent English communication skills (speaking, reading, writing).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Afghan cultural values and lived community experience.
• Bilingual/Trilingual (Dari, Farsi, Pashto, and English).
• Field-based community experience.
• Own means of transportation and flexible availability.

Preferred

• Experience working with immigrant/refugee or diverse communities.
• Knowledge of maternal health disparities and culturally responsive health promotion.

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $23.33–$27.50

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (AHI covers 99% of premiums and deductibles).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Equal Opportunity

Afghan Health Initiative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.