Educator Consultant II - Community Engagement Specialist

The Health Sciences Division of Public Health Seattle & King County is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Educator Consultant II - Community Engagement Specialist to join our Regional Office of Gun Violence Program (ROGVP) team!

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The Regional Office of Gun Violence Program (ROGVP) is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Educator Consultant II - Community Engagement Specialist to join our team.

This role will lead efforts to engage community members directly impacted by gun violence through a trauma-informed and life-affirming approach.

The role will represent the team at community events / meetings, manage advisory groups, host spaces for community-building, learning, and gather feedback and form recommendations to guide the work of the office.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in building and strengthening relationships between community members, community-based organizations, government, and law enforcement agencies to reduce violence and create safer communities.

This is a Term-Limited Temporary opportunity . Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits.

This TLT is currently anticipated to last for twelve (12) months.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity.

For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt, or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation.

You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

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 Location : Chinook Building

Chinook Building

401 5th Ave S.

Seattle WA 98104

The work associated with this position will be performed mainly remotely; 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.

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.

Work Schedule :

Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm, with frequent evening and weekends. These hours are subject to change with advance notice.

In office on Tuesdays for team meetings

• Community Outreach & Engagement
• Represent Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention (ROGVP) in community safety conversations and events.
• Facilitate and participate in community meetings and forums to promote dialogue, build relationships, and gather feedback from residents on community safety and violence intervention needs.
• Conduct outreach to individuals and families directly impacted by incidents of gun violence to provide information on available services.
• Manage Advisory group(s) which may include elected leaders, youth, survivors, elders, and cross-government partners.
• Develop and maintain strong community partnerships and serve as a liaison between community and government agencies and law enforcement to support the implementation and sustainability of effective Community Violence Intervention strategies and programs.
• Support planning, execution, and hosting of trainings, workshops, and events to foster engagement for community members.
• Implement strategies to mobilize and build power with community members in gun violence prevention efforts.
• Conduct public awareness activities as part of ROGVP team.
• Update and promote community resource database.
• Create and maintain calendar of ROGVP and community events and provide guidance on ROGVP participation in engagement activities.

Data Collection, Analysis and Evaluation :

• Gather and record recommendations and community feedback to guide ROGVP programs.
• Conduct ongoing surveys to establish community needs and measure impact of violence prevention strategies.
• Research and track trends in community violence to stay current on best practices for community engagement and Community Violence Intervention (CVI)
• Track engagement activities and develop reports as part of ROGVP team.
• Three plus years of proven experience with community engagement, community violence prevention, intervention, restoration, community organizing or related field
• Commitment to undoing institutional racism and knowledge of roots causes of gun violence, gang / group violence, and criminal legal system.
• Experience collaborating with multiple systems (community-based organizations, city / county departments, schools, law enforcement, criminal legal system etc.)
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful community engagement strategies.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with a diverse range of partners and generations.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and engage others to achieve common goals.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and making recommendations.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Ability to get to locations within the community within a reasonable timeframe and be on time.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Desired Qualifications :

• Lived experience with the impact of gun violence and / or associated risk factors.
• Knowledge of community violence intervention best practices and strategies to address gun violence.
• Experience in coordinating and implementing effective community engagement strategies focused on community violence prevention, intervention, and restoration.

Forbes recently 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 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.

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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply : The vacancy is open to all qualified applicants. Application Instructions :

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)
• 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.

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 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 ongoing 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.

Union affiliation : Protec 17 Contact :

Protec 17 Contact :

For more information about the application process please contact Mark Lacy at [email protected].

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