South King County-Hispanic/Latinx & Cofa-Pacific Islander Manager

Summary

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for impacting the elimination of health disparities and health inequities in King County?

Public Health - Seattle & King County is looking for an experienced South King County-Hispanic/LatinX & COFA-Pacific Islander Manager (Project/Program Manager IV)to analyze the data of the uninsured in South King County in the Hispanic/LatinX and COFA Islander communities. You must have prior experience using data to identify gaps, barriers, and system challenges, then have the ability to work with our state partners, community-based organizations and Access and Outreach leadership on how to eliminate the barriers and challenges.

This position will work with the entire Access & Outreach team with the same mission and goals.

You have to know the communities we're seeking to service. Developing relationships takes time; you need to show patience and perseverance, because this process involves community partnerships. Each partner will have their own vision, so you'll need to listen the community first and allow the community to drive your work and not your own personal agenda.

You can see King County residents being enrolled into programs that will benefit them. For example: enrollment into Basic Food gives families food assistance; they can buy more food. Creating new enrollments systems, you can see how King County residents can get insurance and now go to the doctor, get their prescriptions and other needed medical services. PHSKC mission is ensure that all residents have access to quality health care, assures equal services to every race and increase a residents life expectancy. This is what this position helps achieve.

The most successful candidatemust have prior experience engaging the Hispanic/LatinX and COFA Islander communities which include partnership development, coordination of health enrollment or health services events. This position will also develop the strategic plan for the new Apple Health program for non-citizens that will roll-out July 1, 2024, and lead the work in South King County that will identify areas and household eligible for the new Solid Waste Low-Income program.

The successful candidate will also serve as the technical expert in Healthplanfinder for community organizations and Navigators located in South King County. Create the new COFA Islander/Pacific Islander network that will bring together organizations who are severing this population. This will include inviting community partners to co-facilitate, new website and quarterly meetings based on the needs of the community. Supervisor our Navigators who are working in the COFA Islander and Pacific Islander communities.

Background of the

Community Health Services Access and Outreach Program

We achieve system-wide changes that improve access to health insurance, health care access and other public benefit for the residents of King County. Incorporate the core tenets of the social determinates of health when we design our strategies and outreach models. Identify racist practices that are embedded into our health care systems and confront longstanding racist practices and policies. Develop and create network partnerships in King County in communities that face health inequities and health inequities: Black/African American; Hispanic/LatinX; Pacific Islanders/COFA. These networks serve to strengths and support the communities we're serving.

We do this by building the system, enrollment and assuring access.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work ScheduleThis position works Monday-Friday, 8am to 5:00 pm, but the schedule is flexible. Some evenings/weekends will be required.This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Work LocationThis position is based out of the Federal Way storefront, located at 1640 S. 318th Place #B,Federal Way, 98003 but can telecommute up to three days per week.

Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.

Job Duties

• Developing strategic plans for various programs. Including but not limited to, the new Health Insurance program for Non-Citizens, Promotora programs and the new Solid Waste discount program.

• Direct and supervise the work in the COFA Islander and Pacific Islander communities.

• Service as the technical expert and provide technical assistance in Healthplanfinder for Navigator Organizations and Navigators located in South King County.

• Reviewing the data of the uninsured that is received from the Office Fiscal Management in Olympia, and internally through our Public Health partners.

• Creation of the new COFA Islander/Pacific Islander network for King County.

• Coordination and collaboration with the existing Hispanic/Latinx Network in King County.

• Manage contracts and small grants to community-based organizations in South King County.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

• Certified Navigator. Because this position will provide technical support to Navigators and Organizations, this certification is required.

• Experience working in the Hispanic/LatinX & COFA communities.

• Experience developing programs, creating relationships, reviewing and analyzing data.

The most competitive applicants will have the following experience and qualifications (Desired):

• Prior policy development experience.

• Experience in building relationship, partnerships, or coalitions in the COFA Islander community.

• Public speaking skills which include prior experience giving presentations and trainings.

• Knowledge of the landscape of the Hispanic/LatinX communities in King County.

• Ability to work evening/weekends.

• Must have a Washington State driver's license.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference?Come join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

This Career Service position is open to all qualified applicants.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

If you are the successful candidate for the position(s), as a condition of your employment, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to work in the medical clinic(s) outlined in this job posting prior to your start date. To ensure this condition is met, prior to your start date, the county will send you a conditional offer letter requesting you to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation."

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.

• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR

• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, and Pre-Employment Physical, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.

• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.

• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.

• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.

• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.

• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.

• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Union Membership:This position is not represented by a labor union.

Contact

For questions about the application process, contact Catherine Fitzpatrick, Sr. HR Analyst at Catherine.fitzpatrick@kingcounty.gov.