• Job Description

  Req#: 4444050
  Public Health Seattle & King County is looking for an Educator Consultant I - Outreach Coordinator for East African Community to provide outreach coordination, development of materials and creation of enrollment systems in the East African communities and Haitian communities in Seattle, East King and North King County that improves access to the Access and Outreach - Orca Lift Program. This position will focus on but not limited to the following communities: Somalians, Kenyan’s, Sudanese, and Haitians. In addition, this position will work with our Program Manager in South King County in the development of the new King County African Community forum.
  
  PHSKC declared racism to be a public health crisis, thus our work includes leading with race and a focus on communities most impacted by systemic racism. In addition, we also recognize that addressing the social determinants of health is a primary approach to achieving health equity. Social determinants of health such as poverty, unequal access to health care, lack of education, transportation barriers and racism are underlying, contributing factors of health inequities. Because transportation touches many aspects of a person's life, adequate and reliable transportation services are fundamental to healthy communities. Transportation issues can affect a person's access to health care services.
  
  
  About The Access and Outreach - Orca Lift Program:
  
  Our overarching goal remains unchanged: to eradicate health inequities and disparities while simultaneously dismantling the barriers that impede access to public benefits programs and essential services. It's crucial to acknowledge that racism constitutes a profound public health crisis, and as such, our duty involves identifying and eliminating systemic obstacles that perpetuate disparities.
  
  To achieve our mission effectively, we must adopt a multifaceted approach that addresses not only healthcare access but also the broader social determinants of health. This includes tackling issues such as food insecurity, inadequate transportation, and barriers to accessing healthcare services.
  
  Outlined below are the three primary avenues through which we enact meaningful change:
  
  Assurance Role:
  
  Assuring access to vital services by actively identifying and removing barriers.
  Facilitating community-based meetings to foster dialogue, collaboration, and actionable solutions.
  Enrolment Initiatives:
  
  Enrolling eligible residents into public benefits programs to ensure they receive the support they require.
  Training, Infrastructure Support, and Community Engagement:
  
  Providing training sessions to enhance awareness and capacity among stakeholders.
  Offering infrastructure support to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
  Establishing forums and networks that encourage collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and community engagement.
  
  
  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:
  
  
  Primary location is... 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
  
  The work associated with this position will be performed on-site and remotely. Two (2) days on-site at multiple worksites, and working remotely for the remaining days of the 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.
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  40 hours a week. Hours of operation are 6:30am to 6:00pm daily. Initial schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00 PM. Flexible evenings and weekends are required. These hours are subject to change with advance notice.
  • Coordinate and oversee outreach in the East African and Haitian community with a focus on the Somalians, Kenyans and newly arriving African immigrants into King County.
  • Design flyers and marketing materials in Somali, French, Haitian Creole, Swahili, and other East African languages.
  • Provide trainings to community-based organizations who serve the East African and newly arriving African Immigrants.
  • Establishing new health insurance Navigator organizations in the East African and Haitian communities.
  • Working with the ORCA Lift PPMIII, identify barriers and gap areas in King County and develop a strategic plan to eliminate the barriers.
  • Create an educational hub of information for ORCA Lift and transportation option for the African immigrant community at the ORCA Lift office in Seattle.
  • Assistant with the coordination of the new African Community Forum for King County.
  • Provide outreach assistance in North Seattle, Bellevue, East and North King County.
  • Create new referral systems for Community Based Organizations serving the Somali, Kenyan and other newly arriving immigrants.
  • Assistant with the development of the new website for the new King County African Community forum.
  • Experience working in the Somali and &/or Kenyan communities.
  • Understand the Haitian and other African immigrants. (Understanding the barriers and challenges faced by the Haitian and other newly arriving African immigrants)
  • Experience enrolling residents into ORCA Lift and with an understanding of the transportation barriers and options for King County.
  • Certified as a Health Insurance Navigator in Washington State through the Health Benefit Exchange.
  • Knowledge and previous experience with program planning in the African Immigrant community.
  • Previous experience with community based trainings
    and knowledge of the African culture and beliefs.
  • Knowledge of the African Immigrant community and newly arriving
    immigrants in King County.
  • Knowledge of the transportation systems in King County and proven experience on how to access transportation and enrollment into ORCA Transportation program.
  • Previous experience working on a team and collaborating on
    projects.
  • Skill in facilitating focus groups and leading meetings.
  • Skill in community organization and development
  • Skill in the use of a personal computer, Microsoft Word, Excel and database software.
  • Must be a certified Health Insurance Navigator through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange.
  Desired Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience with community-based trainings in the African community.
  • Skilled on how to get materials translated in African languages.
  • Developed and established relationships in the African community.
  • Proven experience collaborating with co-workers and overcoming conflict.
  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 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.
  
  
  Union affiliation:
  
  
  Protec 17
  Contact:
  
  For more information about the application process please contact Mark Lacy at Mlacy@kingcounty.gov.

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  King County is located in the US state of Washington.

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