Resilient Communities Policy and Community Engagement Specialist- PPM II

The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.

King County's

Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)

provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

The Adult Services Division (ASD) of DCHS works in partnership with communities to develop, support, and provide human services programs focused on achieving results in housing stability, financial stability, healthy living, and social engagement for veterans, service members, and their families; older adults and their caregivers; and other populations who experience vulnerability. The division's work also includes efforts to strengthen connections within and improve access to the human services system.

ASD manages and provides equity-focused stewardship of revenue from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL), the RCW 73.08 veterans assistance fund, and King County general fund-funded human services programs. ASD also supports the King County VSHSL Advisory Board and the King County Women's Advisory Board.

As a Resilient Communities Policy and Community Engagement Analyst PPM II within ASD, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our policy direction and community engagement efforts on refugee and immigration support. Your work will directly contribute to fostering inclusive policies and impactful initiatives to enhance the well-being of vulnerable populations, particularly immigrants and refugees.

The VSHSL defines resilient communities as persons or communities susceptible to reduced health, housing, financial, or social stability outcomes due to systemic or historical exposure to trauma, violence, poverty, isolation, bias, racism, stigma, discrimination, disability, or chronic illness. Some examples include communities of color; immigrant and refugee communities; persons with disabilities; survivors of domestic violence and other gender-based violence; persons who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex or asexual; and survivors of human trafficking.
WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around the week of 4/29/2024.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
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lease 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 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. 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.
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS:

This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end 1 year after the start date, but subject to change dependent on operational need. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours weekly, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not eligible for overtime. This position is represented by PROTEC17.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS:

This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit

HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations

and the

King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency .
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:

The work associated with this position will be performed

through a combination of teleworking

complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. 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 (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required ,

including the

wearing of masks in some situations

.

King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

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 that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
RECRUITER:

Greg Mallory,

[email protected]
Team Support:
Collaborate to develop community engagement initiatives that inform ASD leadership, community stakeholders, elected officials, and staff about the importance and priorities of Resilient Communities programming.
Cultivate and sustain relationships and partnerships with coalitions and communities, influencing and learning from collective perspectives and efforts regarding issues affecting vulnerable populations.
Support fostering connections with key leaders and organizations in the community, advancing new issues and proposals through collaboration and shared goals.
Coordinate efforts to represent DCHS and the County in collaborative endeavors with task forces, interdisciplinary groups, and committees addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.
Assess existing policies' impact on resilient communities, identifying actionable opportunities aligned with resilient communities' objectives, and formulating evidence-based policy recommendations to support their advancement.
Provide support for multiple, concurrent, intricate, and politically sensitive initiatives aimed at enhancing outcomes for immigrants and refugees.
Data Analysis and Assessment:
Provide support for collecting and analyzing data to conduct needs assessments, evaluate outcomes, and recommend quality improvement.
Support ASD's commitment to learning and improvement by assessing policy proposals and responding to formal and informal feedback channels.
Collaboration:
Assist in intra-departmental efforts related to VSHSL strategy implementation, ensuring alignment with resilient communities' goals.
Work closely with teammates to identify issues, assess impacts and risks, and offer recommendations.
Manage relationships, partnerships, and funding initiatives, focusing primarily on resilient communities.
Planning and Execution:
Review local or regional plans and proposals concerning resilient communities to understand objectives, expected outcomes, and alternatives.
Assist tracking, visualizing, and executing VSHSL strategies.
Communication and Reporting:
Prepare clear, concise, and objective documents, reports, and briefings orally and in writing, summarizing analytic findings, issues, and alternatives effectively.
Community engagement:
Ensure ongoing community engagement, maintaining meaningful partnerships and accountability to affected communities.
Provide expertise on policies, practices, and program models impacting resilient communities, particularly immigrants and refugees.
Offer continuous technical assistance and deploy efforts to support contract partners in overcoming program barriers.
Other:
Perform additional duties as assigned.
A well-developed understanding of equity and social justice principles and/or supporting projects that integrate equity and social justice into program design and workplace culture.
A skilled relationship-builder who understands the connection between effective community engagement and positive outcomes.
Exceptional writing and oral presentation skills.
A creative and intuitive problem solver who can tackle challenges with a positive, can-do attitude.
A combination of life experience, work experience, and/or education (degree in law, public health, public administration, social work, systems engineering, humanities, or another field relevant to serving vulnerable populations) that equips the candidate to work with community partners, and support a team in service of vulnerable populations.
Experience analyzing and/or providing programmatic support to an organization, unit, division, institute, or center that delivers services, develops or analyzes policies, or otherwise serves vulnerable populations. Such organizations, institutes, or centers may include those focused on human rights, anti-poverty programs, low-income housing, anti-racism, or issues supporting survivors of traumatic experiences.
Well-developed project management skills.
The grit to do hard work and the ability and willingness to inspire others to work hard, and a high-performer, initiative-taker who knows how to work independently and efficiently.
Experience in the government and/or non-profit sector(s).
A valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to travel around the county in a timely manner.
Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Experience and/or familiarity with King County's system of services for VSHSL.
Experience working in a federal, state, or local government to develop, analyze, implement, or support human services policies or programs that serve vulnerable populations.
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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.

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