Help Me Grow Coordinator - (Project/Program Manager II)

• Develop, implement, and improve contracting tools and processes with an equity focus. 
• Collaborate with Community Health Services (CHS) contract and financial staff to refine procedures and templates (e.g., budgets, invoices, reports). 
• Provide culturally responsive technical assistance to community partners for accurate and timely contract deliverables. 
• Coordinate with central finance and compliance teams and maintain feedback loops with grantees. 
• Support access to resources by analyzing, evaluating and improving both inline and in person processes. 
• Support outreach and relationship-building with community partners to increase awareness of Help Me Grow services and maintain accurate partner resource information, including coordinating updates to referral and community resource databases.

• Review contracts, financial, and programmatic reports to evaluate performance, approve payments, and process invoices. 
• Follow up on incomplete requirements and resolve performance issues with Best Starts Program Managers and community partners
• Conduct site reviews/monitoring visits to ensure high-quality, outcome-based services for children and families. 

• Initiate and create structures to ensure effective project management. In response to community partners and in collaboration with HMG Strategy Leads, develop accessible tools to ensure projects and priorities are moving forward. 
• Develop documentation and project plans to ensure the HMG strategy is evolving in response to lessons learned over time and community feedback. Teaming 
• Actively support the Prenatal-to-Five Team or the Help Me Grow Team, fostering collaboration, equity, and continuous learning.

• Create dashboards and data visualizations to support program evaluation and decision-making. 
• Review literature on policy and practice, conduct qualitative coding, and assist in data collection activities. 
• Coordinate stakeholder involvement in evaluation activities with Best Start for Kids Strategy Leads and the evaluation team. Program Support 
• Coordinate meetings and capacity-building activities for awardees, including scheduling, logistics, and documentation. 
• Support receiving feedback from community partners in order to refine vision and direction for HMG. 

• In partnership with P-5 Program Managers, coordinate meetings and capacity-building activities for awardees, including scheduling, booking space, ordering food, preparing materials, and documenting activities. 

• Deep knowledge of equity and social justice principles, including the impact of place-, race-, and policy-based inequities. 
• Two (2) years of experience in contract management and/or program design and implementation (e.g., development, budgeting, invoicing, reporting). 
• Two (2) years of experience in basic data management and using project management tools. 
• Proven experience coordinating groups to achieve shared goals. 
• Ability to multi-task and adapt in high-pressure situations with shifting deadlines and expectations. 
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and results. 
• Ability to work across sectors to create opportunities and improve outcomes. 
• Strong interpersonal skills to build consensus among diverse individuals and groups.
• Experience creating culturally and linguistically appropriate messages and materials with diverse partners. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and data management software. 

• Familiarity with King County and Washington State early learning systems. 
• Experience with maternal and child health systems – including perinatal and family health. 
• Experience in project management and coordination. 
• Experience coordinating, implementing, and monitoring grant- or contract-funded services.
• Experience supporting capacity-building activities like training, coaching, or consultation. 
• Skills in data analysis and visualization, including working with datasets and using relevant software.
• Experience with cross-sector partnerships, collaborative processes, or planning large initiatives with diverse stakeholders.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

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.

• 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)
• Cover Letter - Addressing how your background and qualifications meet the position requirements. 

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.

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 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 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.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, career-service position. The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet program demands. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime. 

Work Location

This position is located at the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. 

Remote and Onsite Work

The team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. This position will be onsite 3 days a week.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Union Membership

This position is not represented by a Labor Union. 

Contact

For questions about this recruitment, please contact Sarah Dunkinson (sdunkinson@kingcounty.gov).