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

JOB
Children and families thrive when they can access the resources they need—when, where, and how they need them. Help Me Grow King County (HMGKC) connects families with children from prenatal development to age five, especially those facing systemic barriers, to community-rooted and linguistically responsive support. HMGKC operates as a Coordinated Access Network made up of local community-based organizations (Family Connection Partners) who provide warm connections and direct support, not just referrals, and walk alongside families as they navigate systems and services. The Help Me Grow Contract & Project Manager will focus on strengthening systems that connect families to resources and services through the Help Me Grow (HMG) network. The position manages contracts, oversees the processes of payments and analysis, and drives program success while ensuring equity-driven contracting practices. They monitor performance, provide culturally responsive technical assistance to community partners, and collaborate with program managers to create data visualizations, evaluate outcomes, and coordinate capacity-building activities. The position will ensure infrastructure and partner communication is up to date including lists of available services and ensuring website communication is accurate. The position directly contributes to the success of programs that empower children, families, and caregivers across King County. Help Me Grow (HMG) is a strategy that is part of the Prenatal-5 Team within Best Starts for Kids and is within Seattle King County Public Health. The HMG team works closely with other strategies supporting supports for families prenatal to 5. Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.Commitment To Equity and Social JusticeNamed 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

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Contract Management Process and Infrastructure ImplementationDevelop, 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.Contract Monitoring and Payment 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 partnersConduct site reviews/monitoring visits to ensure high-quality, outcome-based services for children and families. Project Management 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.Research and Data Visualization Support 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. Program Support: 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. Other duties as assigned

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) EmployerNo 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 ApplyIf 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)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 RequirementsThe 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 ScheduleThis 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 LocationThis position is located at the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Remote and Onsite WorkThe 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 MembershipThis position is not represented by a Labor Union. ContactFor questions about this recruitment, please contact Sarah Dunkinson (sdunkinson@kingcounty.gov).