King County
Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Specialist (PPM II)
King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Specialist (PPM II)
Pay $41.29 - $52.34 / hour Location Seattle/Washington Employment type Full-Time Job Description
Req#: 4075693 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.
This position will serve in the Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division (DDECS) and work in partnership with Best Starts for Kids implementation efforts within the DCHS and Public Health – Seattle & King County. The Division’s Early Childhood Team has a mission of
nurturing the development and well-being of all children prenatal to five and their families through culturally relevant, equitable, and meaningful supports and services, countywide
. The Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Specialist position is responsible for implementation and continuous improvement of King County’s Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program, for birth to three-year-old children with delays or disabilities and their families, in compliance with Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, in partnership with other ESIT team members. This position reports to an Early Childhood Team Lead within the Division. WHO MAY APPLY:
This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around July 10, 2023. REQUIRED MATERIALS:
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. WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS:
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. MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS:
This position has been designated 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 in Seattle, Tukwila, Northgate, and other locations around the county 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, grmallory@kingcounty.gov Build strengths-based, racial equity-centered relationships and continuous improvement efforts across Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT). Lead ESIT program monitoring activities with contractors, co-workers and state partners: Manage correspondence, scheduling, tracking submissions, and timelines. Conduct child records review in alignment with requirements. Plan and facilitate observations, interviews and focus groups with families and providers to document use of best practices. Facilitate collaborative information sharing discussions. Consolidate information from many sources into a comprehensive report, which includes data documentation, specific feedback and determination of next steps needed.
Apply project management skills to support program and systems growth, with activities such as: Develop and participate in procurement processes to identify potential new contractors. Plan and implement training, technical assistance, and written guidance incorporating federal, state and county requirements for both new and continuing ESIT providers and contractors. Implement collaborative approaches to contract development, review, updating, billing cycle, and documentation. Track contract compliance and deliverables requirements and follow-up. Gather, share, and consider data across planning and decision making.
Collaborate with a dynamic, multilingual, culturally diverse work team focused on family-centered, strengths-based practices, data-informed innovation, cross-systems partnerships, trauma recovery and resilience, and aligned with King County’s Equity and Social Justice Plan. Deep knowledge of equity and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of the effects of place, race and policy and systems-based inequities on marginalized communities and populations. A combination of at least three years of education and experience within early childhood development, early supports for children with delays or disabilities and their families, mental health/health care, social services, equity and social justice or a related field, with at least 2 years leading detailed processes or projects. Demonstrated knowledge of systems serving children and families, including people with developmental disabilities. Ability to identify intersecting issues, multiple perspectives, and opportunities for collaboration, including strategies to promote equity and to advocate for process improvements. Ability to work independently with attention to details, to work under deadlines and on several tasks simultaneously, and to organize and prioritize quickly in response to changing needs. Skills and abilities working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including families, service providers, partners, co-workers and funders. Skills to prepare visual and written documents for specific users, to create multi-use spreadsheets, and to present complex data for decision making. Ability to facilitate participatory meetings with diverse groups, and to provide technical assistance and policy/process guidance using adult learning approaches. Valid Washington State Driver’s License or ability to travel throughout the County in a timely manner. DESIRED EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Lived experience and/or work experience with early childhood supports for children with delays or disabilities and their families. Experience effectively supporting home cultures and languages of children and families, as well as bicultural and/or bilingual skills. Experience with interpreting complex early childhood program requirements and leading detailed continuous improvement processes. 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 "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. About the company
King County is located in the US state of Washington. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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Pay $41.29 - $52.34 / hour Location Seattle/Washington Employment type Full-Time Job Description
Req#: 4075693 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.
This position will serve in the Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division (DDECS) and work in partnership with Best Starts for Kids implementation efforts within the DCHS and Public Health – Seattle & King County. The Division’s Early Childhood Team has a mission of
nurturing the development and well-being of all children prenatal to five and their families through culturally relevant, equitable, and meaningful supports and services, countywide
. The Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Specialist position is responsible for implementation and continuous improvement of King County’s Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program, for birth to three-year-old children with delays or disabilities and their families, in compliance with Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, in partnership with other ESIT team members. This position reports to an Early Childhood Team Lead within the Division. WHO MAY APPLY:
This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around July 10, 2023. REQUIRED MATERIALS:
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. WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS:
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. MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS:
This position has been designated 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 in Seattle, Tukwila, Northgate, and other locations around the county 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, grmallory@kingcounty.gov Build strengths-based, racial equity-centered relationships and continuous improvement efforts across Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT). Lead ESIT program monitoring activities with contractors, co-workers and state partners: Manage correspondence, scheduling, tracking submissions, and timelines. Conduct child records review in alignment with requirements. Plan and facilitate observations, interviews and focus groups with families and providers to document use of best practices. Facilitate collaborative information sharing discussions. Consolidate information from many sources into a comprehensive report, which includes data documentation, specific feedback and determination of next steps needed.
Apply project management skills to support program and systems growth, with activities such as: Develop and participate in procurement processes to identify potential new contractors. Plan and implement training, technical assistance, and written guidance incorporating federal, state and county requirements for both new and continuing ESIT providers and contractors. Implement collaborative approaches to contract development, review, updating, billing cycle, and documentation. Track contract compliance and deliverables requirements and follow-up. Gather, share, and consider data across planning and decision making.
Collaborate with a dynamic, multilingual, culturally diverse work team focused on family-centered, strengths-based practices, data-informed innovation, cross-systems partnerships, trauma recovery and resilience, and aligned with King County’s Equity and Social Justice Plan. Deep knowledge of equity and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of the effects of place, race and policy and systems-based inequities on marginalized communities and populations. A combination of at least three years of education and experience within early childhood development, early supports for children with delays or disabilities and their families, mental health/health care, social services, equity and social justice or a related field, with at least 2 years leading detailed processes or projects. Demonstrated knowledge of systems serving children and families, including people with developmental disabilities. Ability to identify intersecting issues, multiple perspectives, and opportunities for collaboration, including strategies to promote equity and to advocate for process improvements. Ability to work independently with attention to details, to work under deadlines and on several tasks simultaneously, and to organize and prioritize quickly in response to changing needs. Skills and abilities working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including families, service providers, partners, co-workers and funders. Skills to prepare visual and written documents for specific users, to create multi-use spreadsheets, and to present complex data for decision making. Ability to facilitate participatory meetings with diverse groups, and to provide technical assistance and policy/process guidance using adult learning approaches. Valid Washington State Driver’s License or ability to travel throughout the County in a timely manner. DESIRED EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Lived experience and/or work experience with early childhood supports for children with delays or disabilities and their families. Experience effectively supporting home cultures and languages of children and families, as well as bicultural and/or bilingual skills. Experience with interpreting complex early childhood program requirements and leading detailed continuous improvement processes. 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 "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. About the company
King County is located in the US state of Washington. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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