King County
Program Manager for Trueblood (Project/Program Manager II)
King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Salary:
$45.31 - $57.43 Hourly Location :
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA Job Type:
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Job Number:
2025PX25224 Department:
DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs Division:
Housing Homeless & Comm Dev Opening Date:
10/03/2025 Closing Date:
10/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
C23 : PROTEC17-Non-Sups Staff (DCHS) Full- or Part-Time:
Full Time Hours/Week:
40 hours/week
Summary King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
Are you a skilled program manager who is
passionate about supporting housing options for people in our region experiencing homelessness
and working through real world systems challenges to help housing projects succeed?? Are you
committed to centering equity and social justice
in your work? Can you move quickly between big picture vision and project-level details? If you are nodding and saying "yes, yes, yes," we are looking for you!
DCHS's plays a central role in addressing homelessness throughout the region with stakeholder partners, including prevention, responding to homelessness, and developing and maintaining housing stability.
The Project/Program Manager II will be responsible for
assisting in negotiating and managing contracts
and coordinating with the Diversion and Reentry Services section within the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, other funders, King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA)'s Coordinated Entry for All (CEA), and providers to
implement diversion funding for permanent housing projects for people who are identified as Trueblood Class Members
as a result of the Trueblood et al vs. State of WA DSHS class action lawsuit and subsequent Contempt Settlement. The Trueblood Class Members are a population of individuals with serious mental health and substance use conditions from legal competency services and the state forensic mental health system. The candidate will need to have a basic understanding of these systems.
In addition to administering contracts, this Project/Program Manager position will coordinate with an array of system partners to exchange best practices for this population to access housing, healthcare, and social service resources and provide technical assistance to ensure proper data collection. A paramount goal of this program is to
s
upport Trueblood Class Members with housing and services in order to divert them from incarceration and/or hospitalization . The position will report to the Manager of the Housing & Supportive Services Program with the Housing Stability Section of HCD and will include a blend of projects beyond the area of primary focus. This posting is for a Career Service position. This is an internal posting for current DCHS employees only.
Job Duties
Develop, manage and monitor service contracts
with community based not-for-profit agencies to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local compliance standards. Provide technical assistance
to contracting agencies and prospective contracting agencies on project implementation and meeting
contractual responsibilities . Work to
apply an equity and social justice approach
to all aspects of the work in partnership with team members and other division and department staff. Assist with coordination with other funders and service providers to
ensure integration of funded projects
with related regional efforts. Work with program partners to
develop and convene meetings, trainings, materials, and presentations, including public speaking . Gather and analyze data
related to housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in order to help
continuous system improvement
and to inform Request for Proposal(s) (RFP) processes. Write RFP documents , including guidelines, application forms and rating tools, and implement RFP processes. Coordinate and collaborate with the division's evaluation team
to give input on evaluation efforts related to funded projects and larger initiatives. Represent section in departmental, inter-jurisdictional and multi-agency planning processes and workgroups. Perform other duties as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Demonstrated record of excellence in implementing and managing Federal, State or Local grants and/or related contract management experience. Demonstrated skills or track record of creative problem solving and consistent communication. At least 1 year of experience in negotiating, preparing, monitoring and managing supportive housing contracts. Demonstrated understanding of equity and social justice concepts and the effects of place, race and systems-based inequities and ability to apply an equity and social justice approach to all areas of the work, including communication and RFP processes. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member both internally and externally with other jurisdictions and service providers. Ability to work under deadlines, work on a number of tasks simultaneously and organize and prioritize work quickly in response to changing needs. Demonstrated clear and professional-level writing ability for such tasks as correspondence, grant proposals, and contracts. Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook or another e-mail. Desired Qualifications
Lived experience of homelessness, behavioral health conditions and/or involvement in criminal legal systems. Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Social Services or Business and three years of experience in planning and/or implementing social services, homelessness service programs; or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a solid understanding of homeless housing and services systems. Familiarity with King County's criminal legal system. Knowledge of local behavioral health and social service continuums. Passion for system reform, racial justice, and helping people access resources to lead healthy and meaningful lives. Experience with RFP processes including development and management of review process. Valid driver's license or the ability to travel throughout the County in a timely manner.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
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 and the The HCD Division works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is Chinook, 401 5thAve, Seattle, WA 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval. This position is represented by PROTEC17 (C23). Classification: Project/Program Manager II
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that are current DCHS employees that meet the minimum qualifications . Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around October 31, 2025. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive. If you have any questions, please contact Phitsamai Xaxouthep,
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 team
dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our , 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. King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE:
Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. 01
This position is open to current DCHS employees only. Are you currently an employee within DCHS?
Yes No
02
How many years of experience do you have in negotiating, preparing, monitoring and managing supportive housing contracts.
I have no experience but am willing to learn. Less than year of experience 1 or more years of experience
03
In this position you will participate in the development, oversight, and monitoring of contracts. Please describe your experience in negotiating, preparing, monitoring and managing supportive housing contracts. Please include organization name(s) and date(s). 04
This position works at the intersection of the local homeless housing system with behavioral health and criminal legal systems. Please describe your experience with each of these three systems as appropriate and particularly any intersections among them. 05
King County has transformed its work on equity and social justice from an initiative to an integrated effort that applies the principle of "fair and just" intentionally in all the county does in order to achieve equitable opportunities for all people and communities. Describe how you have incorporated equity and social justice principles into your work in homeless services or housing. Required Question
$45.31 - $57.43 Hourly Location :
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA Job Type:
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Job Number:
2025PX25224 Department:
DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs Division:
Housing Homeless & Comm Dev Opening Date:
10/03/2025 Closing Date:
10/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
C23 : PROTEC17-Non-Sups Staff (DCHS) Full- or Part-Time:
Full Time Hours/Week:
40 hours/week
Summary King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
Are you a skilled program manager who is
passionate about supporting housing options for people in our region experiencing homelessness
and working through real world systems challenges to help housing projects succeed?? Are you
committed to centering equity and social justice
in your work? Can you move quickly between big picture vision and project-level details? If you are nodding and saying "yes, yes, yes," we are looking for you!
DCHS's plays a central role in addressing homelessness throughout the region with stakeholder partners, including prevention, responding to homelessness, and developing and maintaining housing stability.
The Project/Program Manager II will be responsible for
assisting in negotiating and managing contracts
and coordinating with the Diversion and Reentry Services section within the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, other funders, King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA)'s Coordinated Entry for All (CEA), and providers to
implement diversion funding for permanent housing projects for people who are identified as Trueblood Class Members
as a result of the Trueblood et al vs. State of WA DSHS class action lawsuit and subsequent Contempt Settlement. The Trueblood Class Members are a population of individuals with serious mental health and substance use conditions from legal competency services and the state forensic mental health system. The candidate will need to have a basic understanding of these systems.
In addition to administering contracts, this Project/Program Manager position will coordinate with an array of system partners to exchange best practices for this population to access housing, healthcare, and social service resources and provide technical assistance to ensure proper data collection. A paramount goal of this program is to
s
upport Trueblood Class Members with housing and services in order to divert them from incarceration and/or hospitalization . The position will report to the Manager of the Housing & Supportive Services Program with the Housing Stability Section of HCD and will include a blend of projects beyond the area of primary focus. This posting is for a Career Service position. This is an internal posting for current DCHS employees only.
Job Duties
Develop, manage and monitor service contracts
with community based not-for-profit agencies to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local compliance standards. Provide technical assistance
to contracting agencies and prospective contracting agencies on project implementation and meeting
contractual responsibilities . Work to
apply an equity and social justice approach
to all aspects of the work in partnership with team members and other division and department staff. Assist with coordination with other funders and service providers to
ensure integration of funded projects
with related regional efforts. Work with program partners to
develop and convene meetings, trainings, materials, and presentations, including public speaking . Gather and analyze data
related to housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in order to help
continuous system improvement
and to inform Request for Proposal(s) (RFP) processes. Write RFP documents , including guidelines, application forms and rating tools, and implement RFP processes. Coordinate and collaborate with the division's evaluation team
to give input on evaluation efforts related to funded projects and larger initiatives. Represent section in departmental, inter-jurisdictional and multi-agency planning processes and workgroups. Perform other duties as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Demonstrated record of excellence in implementing and managing Federal, State or Local grants and/or related contract management experience. Demonstrated skills or track record of creative problem solving and consistent communication. At least 1 year of experience in negotiating, preparing, monitoring and managing supportive housing contracts. Demonstrated understanding of equity and social justice concepts and the effects of place, race and systems-based inequities and ability to apply an equity and social justice approach to all areas of the work, including communication and RFP processes. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member both internally and externally with other jurisdictions and service providers. Ability to work under deadlines, work on a number of tasks simultaneously and organize and prioritize work quickly in response to changing needs. Demonstrated clear and professional-level writing ability for such tasks as correspondence, grant proposals, and contracts. Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook or another e-mail. Desired Qualifications
Lived experience of homelessness, behavioral health conditions and/or involvement in criminal legal systems. Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Social Services or Business and three years of experience in planning and/or implementing social services, homelessness service programs; or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a solid understanding of homeless housing and services systems. Familiarity with King County's criminal legal system. Knowledge of local behavioral health and social service continuums. Passion for system reform, racial justice, and helping people access resources to lead healthy and meaningful lives. Experience with RFP processes including development and management of review process. Valid driver's license or the ability to travel throughout the County in a timely manner.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
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 and the The HCD Division works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is Chinook, 401 5thAve, Seattle, WA 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval. This position is represented by PROTEC17 (C23). Classification: Project/Program Manager II
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that are current DCHS employees that meet the minimum qualifications . Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around October 31, 2025. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive. If you have any questions, please contact Phitsamai Xaxouthep,
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 team
dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our , 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. King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE:
Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. 01
This position is open to current DCHS employees only. Are you currently an employee within DCHS?
Yes No
02
How many years of experience do you have in negotiating, preparing, monitoring and managing supportive housing contracts.
I have no experience but am willing to learn. Less than year of experience 1 or more years of experience
03
In this position you will participate in the development, oversight, and monitoring of contracts. Please describe your experience in negotiating, preparing, monitoring and managing supportive housing contracts. Please include organization name(s) and date(s). 04
This position works at the intersection of the local homeless housing system with behavioral health and criminal legal systems. Please describe your experience with each of these three systems as appropriate and particularly any intersections among them. 05
King County has transformed its work on equity and social justice from an initiative to an integrated effort that applies the principle of "fair and just" intentionally in all the county does in order to achieve equitable opportunities for all people and communities. Describe how you have incorporated equity and social justice principles into your work in homeless services or housing. Required Question