BSK Child Care Contract Monitor (PPM II)
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Childcare
Posted on January 27, 2023
Salary
$41.29 - $52.34 Hourly
Location
WA 98188, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Department
DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Job Number
2023SC17856
Division
Children & Youth Services
Closing
2/11/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
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. DCHS works closely with community partners to deliver a wide range of programs and services to assist the county's most vulnerable residents.
The Children, Youth and Young Adults Division (CYYAD) is one of five divisions in DCHS. CYYAD envisions a King County where all young people are happy, healthy, safe, and thriving members of their communities. The division operates several re-engagement, education, and employment programs for youth and young adults, and works with community partners to support young people and families through Best Starts for Kids investments, the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Act, and Restorative Community Pathways.
Best Starts for Kids (BSK) is a community-driven initiative to support every baby born or child raised in King County so they reach adulthood happy, healthy, safe, and thriving. Current BSK investments are guided by the second BSK Implementation Plan approved by the King County Council in November 2021. BSK's child care investments include a regional subsidy program to ease the cost of care for families ineligible for other subsidies and a workforce demonstration pilot project that provides a wage boost to licensed child care providers in King County and seeks to understand the impact of increased wages on retention and continuity of care.
CYYAD and the BSK Initiative are seeking candidates for a Child Care Contract Monitor (PPM II). This position will work closely with the BSK Child Care Policy Lead, Child Care Subsidy Program Managers, and the Child Care Workforce Program Manager to support new investments and programming and collectively work toward a thriving and equitable child care system. This posting may be used to fill similar positions over the next six months.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews will be held the week of February 27, 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 is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA), or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end December 31, 2024, but subject to change dependent on operational need. 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 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 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 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: Susan Churchill, susan.churchill@kingcounty.gov
Job Duties
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 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:
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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.
$41.29 - $52.34 Hourly
Location
WA 98188, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Department
DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Job Number
2023SC17856
Division
Children & Youth Services
Closing
2/11/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
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. DCHS works closely with community partners to deliver a wide range of programs and services to assist the county's most vulnerable residents.
The Children, Youth and Young Adults Division (CYYAD) is one of five divisions in DCHS. CYYAD envisions a King County where all young people are happy, healthy, safe, and thriving members of their communities. The division operates several re-engagement, education, and employment programs for youth and young adults, and works with community partners to support young people and families through Best Starts for Kids investments, the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Act, and Restorative Community Pathways.
Best Starts for Kids (BSK) is a community-driven initiative to support every baby born or child raised in King County so they reach adulthood happy, healthy, safe, and thriving. Current BSK investments are guided by the second BSK Implementation Plan approved by the King County Council in November 2021. BSK's child care investments include a regional subsidy program to ease the cost of care for families ineligible for other subsidies and a workforce demonstration pilot project that provides a wage boost to licensed child care providers in King County and seeks to understand the impact of increased wages on retention and continuity of care.
CYYAD and the BSK Initiative are seeking candidates for a Child Care Contract Monitor (PPM II). This position will work closely with the BSK Child Care Policy Lead, Child Care Subsidy Program Managers, and the Child Care Workforce Program Manager to support new investments and programming and collectively work toward a thriving and equitable child care system. This posting may be used to fill similar positions over the next six months.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews will be held the week of February 27, 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 is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA), or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end December 31, 2024, but subject to change dependent on operational need. 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 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 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 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: Susan Churchill, susan.churchill@kingcounty.gov
Job Duties
- Work closely with the Child Care Policy Lead and Subsidy and Workforce Program Managers to implement child care provider- and family-centered supports and programming through the Best Starts for Kids (BSK) Child Care Strategy.
- Provide support to create and implement strong administrative and operations systems and processes across all of BSK's child care work, and develop templates for program activities, including reporting.
- Execute contracts and contract amendments as needed with the support of the Child Care Program Managers. This may include negotiating scopes of work, supporting partners in providing documentation for contract execution, and helping to ensure contracts are executed in a timely fashion.
- Complete desktop reviews for contracted partners to ensure compliance with DCHS policies and the contract's specific requirements.
- Complete site reviews/monitoring visits as needed and work with team members to ensure that annual or bi-annual monitoring is completed.
- Work with the fiscal team to monitor contracts for fiscal compliance with County policies.
- Process invoices and required reports and track community partners' progress toward their contracted outcomes.
- Implement and manage administrative systems that support community partners with tracking invoicing, evaluation, and reporting requirements across programs, and support contracted providers as needed to meet invoicing and reporting requirements.
- Work with the CYYAD/Best Starts for Kids Evaluation Team to support community partners to meet data & reporting deadlines.
- Support the Child Care Program Managers in organizing regular convenings and trainings with child care providers, community partners, and workgroups.
- Assist the BSK Child Care Program Managers with the development of Requests for Proposals and contract negotiation and execution.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Deep understanding of and commitment to equity and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of the effects of place-, race- and policy & systems-based inequities and their impact on King County residents.
- Experience supporting complex initiatives or projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to develop and implement effective administrative/operational systems and processes.
- Experience supporting community partners or groups to set and achieve goals and outcomes.
- Experience negotiating terms of contracts or similar formal agreements.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build consensus across diverse partners and community members.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in dynamic work settings with quickly shifting deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to travel around the county in a timely manner.
- Equivalent experience may be a substitute for all listed qualifications.
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 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:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- 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: King County employees are eligible to 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
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.
