Older Adults and Healthy Aging Team Lead (PPM III)
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Social Service
Posted on November 23, 2024
Salary
$100,568.00 - $127,462.40 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Job Number
2024GM23204
Department
DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division
Adult Services
Opening Date
11/22/2024
Closing Date
12/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C23 : PROTEC17-Non-Sups Staff (DCHS)
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
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.
The Adult Services Division (ASD) of DCHS works in partnership with communities to develop, support and provide human services programs focused on achieving results in housing stability, financial stability, healthy living and social engagement for veterans, servicemembers and their families; older adults and their caregivers; and other populations who experience vulnerability. The division's work also includes efforts to strengthen connections within, and improve access to, the human services system.
ASD manages and provides equity-focused stewardship of revenue from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL), the RCW 73.08 veterans assistance fund and King County general fund-funded human services programs. ASD also supports the King County VSHSL Advisory Board and the King County Women's Advisory Board. King County is an active partner in King County's Area Agency on Aging.
This position leads a team of Project/Program Managers (program specialists) who manage King County contracts and procurements administered by the Adult Services Division, and holds a portfolio of contracts. The focus of this team includes investments that support Veterans, Older Adults, and Resilient Communities. These investments include but are not limited to support services for older adults, caregivers, senior centers and senior villages, senior health promotion, and other human service supports funded by the VSHSL.
The position reports directly to the ASD Community Investment Team Senior Manager and works in collaboration with other Project/Program Managers as well as with the Policy and Community Engagement team to ensure strong stewardship of VSHSL and other funding administered by the Department.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) career-service employees that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 12/20/2024.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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 vacancy:
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position anticipated to end 6/30/2025, but subject to change dependent on operational need. This position is overtime exempt. The typical work week is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. 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: Greg Mallory, grmallory@kingcounty.gov
This position is a working lead position that leads a team of Project/Program Managers and/or Contract Specialists who manage King County contracts and procurements administered by the Adult Services Division. The PPM III will provide training, mentoring, and coaching; coordinate and assign work; provide performance feedback; participate in hiring recommendations; and ensure team members achieve the following:
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.
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
Special Duty Assignment
Job Number
2024GM23204
Department
DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division
Adult Services
Opening Date
11/22/2024
Closing Date
12/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C23 : PROTEC17-Non-Sups Staff (DCHS)
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
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.
The Adult Services Division (ASD) of DCHS works in partnership with communities to develop, support and provide human services programs focused on achieving results in housing stability, financial stability, healthy living and social engagement for veterans, servicemembers and their families; older adults and their caregivers; and other populations who experience vulnerability. The division's work also includes efforts to strengthen connections within, and improve access to, the human services system.
ASD manages and provides equity-focused stewardship of revenue from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL), the RCW 73.08 veterans assistance fund and King County general fund-funded human services programs. ASD also supports the King County VSHSL Advisory Board and the King County Women's Advisory Board. King County is an active partner in King County's Area Agency on Aging.
This position leads a team of Project/Program Managers (program specialists) who manage King County contracts and procurements administered by the Adult Services Division, and holds a portfolio of contracts. The focus of this team includes investments that support Veterans, Older Adults, and Resilient Communities. These investments include but are not limited to support services for older adults, caregivers, senior centers and senior villages, senior health promotion, and other human service supports funded by the VSHSL.
The position reports directly to the ASD Community Investment Team Senior Manager and works in collaboration with other Project/Program Managers as well as with the Policy and Community Engagement team to ensure strong stewardship of VSHSL and other funding administered by the Department.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) career-service employees that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 12/20/2024.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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 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)
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position anticipated to end 6/30/2025, but subject to change dependent on operational need. This position is overtime exempt. The typical work week is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. 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: Greg Mallory, grmallory@kingcounty.gov
Job Duties
This position is a working lead position that leads a team of Project/Program Managers and/or Contract Specialists who manage King County contracts and procurements administered by the Adult Services Division. The PPM III will provide training, mentoring, and coaching; coordinate and assign work; provide performance feedback; participate in hiring recommendations; and ensure team members achieve the following:
- Develop subject matter expertise on program models that support veteran services, older adults and healthy aging, or vulnerable populations/resilient communities as part of the VSHSL investments
- Negotiate and draft contracts and exhibits that reflect DCHS' partnerships with contractors and employ best practices in effective contracting
- Monitor contract performance, ensure timely invoice processing and payment, track attainment of program milestones and outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop strong county-contractor partnerships
- Use data and strong provider relationships to inform program reporting and development of success stories
- Develop expertise in RFP best practices, King County procurement requirements, and online procurement software such as ZoomGrants and Agiloft
- Manage a portfolio of contracts
- Develop and foster positive relationships with contractors and internal team members
- Communicate regularly with other teams within ASD and across DCHS including but not limited to Policy & Community Engagement (PaCE), Operations, Internal Systems & Support, Resource Access Team, Performance Measurement and Evaluation (PME), and Contracts and Procurement (C&P) teams, to coordinate facilitated referral processes among VSHSL contractors and ensure strong stewardship of VSHSL and other Department administered funds
- Provide input to the budget development process and regularly review the team's contract spend down ensuring timely invoicing and payments
- Develop program recommendations, or issue papers, and provide program evaluation and assessment reports
- Serve on relevant committees or task forces and support select community meetings held by key veteran, senior, and human services stakeholder groups, as assigned
- Act as the subject matter expert on older adults, senior-serving programs, caregiver supports, disability supports, and other human service supports funded by the VSHSL, as contracted by the team. In collaboration with PaCE, support community-focused funding decisions related to contracting, procurement, and program models that affect the program's focus populations.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to VSHSL contractors in order to expand King County's racial equity goals
- Coordinate with PME colleagues to support timely and effective data collection and provide technical assistance to contractors in their efforts to participate in King County's ability to measure success in investments
- Develop and manage the team's invoice tracking, data tracking, and contract management tools to ensure strong stewardship of VSHSL and other Department administered funds
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to VSHSL contractors and coordinate with other Project/Program Managers to ensure collaboration across strategies
- Provide advice and counsel to the CIT Senior Manager and ASD Deputy Division Director on issues that impact ASD-funded contractors, and promote creativity and innovation to support continuous quality improvement
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Demonstrated experience applying equity and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of the effects of place, race, age and policy and systems-based inequities.
- Four years of direct service or contracting experience in the human services field.
- One year of experience managing government funding including management of budget and reporting requirements.
- Strong collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and project management skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues that affect the diversity of veterans, seniors, and vulnerable populations/resilient communities who live in King County.
- Experience creating and using tools for tracking program and fiscal aspects of complex contracts or programs.
- Demonstrated skill in meeting facilitation and presentation.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders, internally and externally, to meaningfully shape contracts, processes, programs, or practices informed by stakeholder input and values.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, as a team lead, and as a team member.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to travel around the county in a timely manner.
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 "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:
- 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.
