Community Programs Coordinator (PPM III)
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Human Resources
Posted on November 23, 2024
Salary
$100,568.00 - $127,462.40 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024JE23255
Department
DAJD-Adult/Juvenile Detention
Division
Juvenile
Opening Date
11/22/2024
Closing Date
12/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
The Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time Community Programs Coordinator (PPM III) vacancy at the Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle with the Juvenile Division.
The Community Programs Coordinator will report to the Juvenile Programs Manager and will focus on enhancing community-led programs including mentoring, life-skills, recreational, vocational, skill-building, and youth development within secure detention. This position will be responsible for assisting with the development of the contracts along with monitoring the key performance indicators as outlined in the contract.
The Juvenile Division is responsible for the care and custody of youth who are detained in the Juvenile Detention Facility. The Juvenile Division is committed to a philosophy of balanced and restorative justice, moving from a system that criminalizes vulnerable youth to one that supports them in leading safe, productive lives. While King County has significantly reduced the number of youths detained in our facility and continues to develop alternative programs to further reduce the reliance on detention, youth who are detained in our secure detention facility are managed in a manner consistent with national best practices in juvenile justice. This is an exciting opportunity to join King County government and play an essential role in supporting our vision to provide the best in trauma-informed care in a juvenile detention facility. Click here to find more about the type of important work you will be supporting at the King County DAJD Juvenile Division.
DAJD is striving to provide in custody and community-based services that are data informed, advance safety, lead system change and promote equitable outcomes for the people we serve. The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention is a professional and nationally recognized organization that supports safe, vibrant, and healthy communities in partnership with other criminal justice and human service agencies.
This recruitment will be used to fill the current career service vacancy, as well as create an eligibility list which may be used to fill future Project/Program Manager vacancies, including career service and TLT/SDA within the Juvenile Division for up to 18 months.
Some of the important duties in this position will include:
We are looking for candidates who:
WHO MAY APPLY: This employment opportunity is open to all King County employees and the general public who meet the qualifications. Internal consideration will be given to current DAJD and King County employees. Veterans Preference candidates will be asked to provide a DD-214 during the hiring process.
HOW 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.
The following items are REQUIRED to be considered for this opportunity:
To apply, go to: http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs For assistance with the online application process, please contact NEOGOV (Governmentjobs.com) Customer Support toll free at: 1-877-204-4442.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position will work a 40-hour workweek. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, may be subject to change as otherwise negotiated with the successful applicant.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),
meaning that it is not eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time accrual, and the incumbent will be required to work the hours necessary to meet position responsibilities.
WORK LOCATION: The work associated with this position will be performed primarily onsite at the Judge Patricia C. Clark Family Justice Center at 1211 E. Alder Street, Seattle, WA 98122. A minimal amount of telecommuting will be allowed. Most of the work time will be onsite in a secured juvenile detention facility. Candidates must be willing and able to report to work at different locations for meetings and events, as when necessary.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required by the time of hire.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and, when working remotely, must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The person selected for this position may be required to complete a thorough background investigation process, including fingerprinting, criminal history check, and reference checks.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Questions regarding this announcement or position may be directed to: Jennifer Eugene, DAJD Human Resources Analyst; Phone Number 206-263-2397 or via email at Jennifer.Eugene@kingcounty.gov
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.
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.
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.
$100,568.00 - $127,462.40 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024JE23255
Department
DAJD-Adult/Juvenile Detention
Division
Juvenile
Opening Date
11/22/2024
Closing Date
12/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
The Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time Community Programs Coordinator (PPM III) vacancy at the Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle with the Juvenile Division.
The Community Programs Coordinator will report to the Juvenile Programs Manager and will focus on enhancing community-led programs including mentoring, life-skills, recreational, vocational, skill-building, and youth development within secure detention. This position will be responsible for assisting with the development of the contracts along with monitoring the key performance indicators as outlined in the contract.
The Juvenile Division is responsible for the care and custody of youth who are detained in the Juvenile Detention Facility. The Juvenile Division is committed to a philosophy of balanced and restorative justice, moving from a system that criminalizes vulnerable youth to one that supports them in leading safe, productive lives. While King County has significantly reduced the number of youths detained in our facility and continues to develop alternative programs to further reduce the reliance on detention, youth who are detained in our secure detention facility are managed in a manner consistent with national best practices in juvenile justice. This is an exciting opportunity to join King County government and play an essential role in supporting our vision to provide the best in trauma-informed care in a juvenile detention facility. Click here to find more about the type of important work you will be supporting at the King County DAJD Juvenile Division.
DAJD is striving to provide in custody and community-based services that are data informed, advance safety, lead system change and promote equitable outcomes for the people we serve. The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention is a professional and nationally recognized organization that supports safe, vibrant, and healthy communities in partnership with other criminal justice and human service agencies.
This recruitment will be used to fill the current career service vacancy, as well as create an eligibility list which may be used to fill future Project/Program Manager vacancies, including career service and TLT/SDA within the Juvenile Division for up to 18 months.
Job Duties
Some of the important duties in this position will include:
- Design, implement, and manage the ongoing performance of assigned community-led programs within the Juvenile Division, key aspects of which include:
- Build community partnerships with organizations working with young people involved in the criminal legal system.
- Provide programmatic leadership in designing and executing requests for proposal (RFP) or similar procurement processes that honor community partnership, apply subject matter expertise, and achieve positive change for youth in custody.
- Provide leadership and subject matter expertise on program models that benefit youth in custody.
- Provide leadership in negotiating and drafting contracts and supporting Juvenile Division to nurture partnerships with contractors and employ best practices in effective contracting and stewardship.
- Establish measures of success, acceptance criteria, and methods to track, control, and report community-led programming.
- Monitor contract performance to ensure timely payment, use of data to inform continuous process improvement, attainment of program outcomes, and strong county-contractor partnerships.
- Providing ongoing technical assistance to support contract partners in reducing barriers to program success.
- Ensures that the programming provided is culturally and gender responsive to meet the needs of all youth in custody.
- Collaborate with other coordinators, as well as with teammates from the division's operations, to ensure streamlined processes that best serve contract partners and program participants.
- Keep up to date with emerging local and national trends and insights and identify evidence based and/ promising community-led program opportunities for youth in secure custody in juvenile detention.
- Provide leadership in budget tracking for assigned programs.
- Assist and provide leadership in the Juvenile Division's conceptualization, drafting and distribution of program reporting.
- Meet with the staff and the youth to determine the programming needs and identify the community providers to partner with to address such needs
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
We are looking for candidates who:
- Skilled in community partnerships and previous demonstrated success in organizing, planning, and executing projects from vision through implementation.
- Have the demonstrated ability to work independently to manage complex programs in a fast-paced project environment.
- Working knowledge and experience with industry standard project management tools such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Proven ability to effectively assess, manage, and communicate project risks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge and experience in scheduling and facilitating meetings on virtual platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
- Experience managing contract deliverables and contractor compliance with project scope and outcomes.
- Ability to engage and work across multiple disciplines, sectors, and jurisdictions (e.g. Community, Courts, County Executive and Council, and county agencies).
- Proven experience managing projects from start to finish, delivering on-time, and within scope and budget.
- Capable of producing presentation quality reports, respond to county provisos, and other internal and public-facing communications.
- Ability to effectively engage in communication efforts that involve problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Ability to effectively and efficient manage time, timelines, and project timetables.
- Knowledgeable of trauma informed care and best practices for youth in custody in secure detention
Supplemental Information
WHO MAY APPLY: This employment opportunity is open to all King County employees and the general public who meet the qualifications. Internal consideration will be given to current DAJD and King County employees. Veterans Preference candidates will be asked to provide a DD-214 during the hiring process.
HOW 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.
The following items are REQUIRED to be considered for this opportunity:
- Completion of the entire online King County application including education history, work history, position duties, and answers to the supplemental questions
- Resume
- Cover Letter-detailing your background and describing how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position.
To apply, go to: http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs For assistance with the online application process, please contact NEOGOV (Governmentjobs.com) Customer Support toll free at: 1-877-204-4442.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position will work a 40-hour workweek. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, may be subject to change as otherwise negotiated with the successful applicant.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),
meaning that it is not eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time accrual, and the incumbent will be required to work the hours necessary to meet position responsibilities.
WORK LOCATION: The work associated with this position will be performed primarily onsite at the Judge Patricia C. Clark Family Justice Center at 1211 E. Alder Street, Seattle, WA 98122. A minimal amount of telecommuting will be allowed. Most of the work time will be onsite in a secured juvenile detention facility. Candidates must be willing and able to report to work at different locations for meetings and events, as when necessary.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required by the time of hire.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and, when working remotely, must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The person selected for this position may be required to complete a thorough background investigation process, including fingerprinting, criminal history check, and reference checks.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Questions regarding this announcement or position may be directed to: Jennifer Eugene, DAJD Human Resources Analyst; Phone Number 206-263-2397 or via email at Jennifer.Eugene@kingcounty.gov
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.
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
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal 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
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.
