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Summary

Access & Outreach is part of the Community Health Services Division (CHS). CHS includes all our Public Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, Access & Outreach, Child Care Services, WIC and other outreach programs.

The ORCA LIFT program began in 2015 as a way to make transit more affordable to those with low income. In October 2020 Metro, along with support from Sound Transit, launched the subsidized annual pass- a program. The PPM1 would be focused on increasing LIFT and subsidized annual pass enrollment in Snohomish and Pierce Counties by building partnerships with CBOs and non-profit providers, creating referral partnerships, and identifying additional pathways for enrollment for those living in North King & Snohomish County.

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

Chinook Building:
401 5th Avenue
Seattle, 98104.

Working at the ORCA Lift office one day per week:
201 S. Jackson St,
Seattle, 98104

This position will also work in North King County & Snohomish County. Teleworking is included and working from established outreach locations in North King & Snohomish is also acceptable. Review the ridership data for North King & Snohomish County and create new strategies in collaboration with the PPMIII for ORCA Lift Ability to work evenings and weekends and provide coverage at ORCA LIFT office in Seattle at least 1 day per week.

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.

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.
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These hours are subject to change with advance notice.

Job Duties

• Lead additional ORCA LIFT coordination and site development primarily focused on North King & Snohomish County.
• Train and support new ORCA LIFT network partners based in North King & Snohomish County.
• Increase ORCA LIFT outreach and enrollment in North King & Snohomish County.
• Work directly with Sound Transit and Metro to support ORCA LIFT and subsidized annual pass enrollment efforts.
• Review the gap areas in North King & Snohomish County and create new enrollment locations. Participate in quarterly ORCA LIFT partner meetings.
• Review the ridership data for North King & Snohomish County and create new strategies in collaboration with the PPMIII for ORCA Lift Ability to work evenings and weekends and provide coverage at ORCA LIFT office in Seattle at least 1 day per week.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Experience with enrolling clients in ORCA LIFT and/or ORCA LIFT subsidized pass.
• Experience in doing outreach to communities who have been historically underserved
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with enrolling people in other benefit programs such as Basic Food, healthcare (Medicaid, Qualified Health Plans or Energy Assistance Programs.
• Certified Health Insurance Navigator
• Prior experience working with newly arriving immigrants into King County.
• Experience working with clients who live in unincorporated areas, rural areas, or areas with lack of transportation.
• Knowledge of transportation options in North King County & Snohomish County.
• Prior experience with finding transportation options for King County residents.
• Prior experience with reviewing data and creating new strategies based on data.

Supplemental Information

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 team dedicated 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.

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.

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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

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

• Neo Gov 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)
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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.
Please do not copy and paste your entire job history as your answers to the supplemental questions, as these will be considered incomplete.

• 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 pass a thorough background investigation, 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 you 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.

For more information about the application process please contact Mark Lacy at Mlacy@kingcounty.gov.