JOB
The Regional Office of Gun Violence Program (ROGVP) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Educator Consultant II - Community Engagement Specialist to join our team. The role will represent the team at community events/meetings, along with hosting spaces for community-building, learning, and feedback. This role will also manage our Youth and Elder Advisory Committees. The successful candidate will play a critical role in building and strengthening relationships between government, law enforcement, community-based organizations, and residents to create safer communities and reduce violence. In response to the public health emergency of gun violence, Public Health-Seattle & King County launched a regional strategy in 2021 and officially instituted the Regional Gun Violence Program in January 2023 and formally announced the Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention (ROGVP) in October 2023.Currently, the ROGVP supports the ongoing implementation of the Regional Peacekeepers Collective Initiative comprised of a coalition of community organizations. This model provides a suite of services within an intervention, prevention, and restoration framework based on best practices of Community Violence Intervention (CVI). Launched in June 2021, RPKC continues to scale up implementation of geographically focused services in King County.Mission: The Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention takes a public health approach to address gun violence in King County. We collaborate with community leaders, local and state agencies, and national subject experts to coordinate and align community violence intervention efforts, partner across systems, and build capacity to sustain lasting community-led solutions to end gun violence. 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.aspxWork Schedule: M-F 8-5 with frequent evening and weekends Work Location: Hybrid: In the office on Tuesdays; located at Chinook Building - 401 5th Ave. S. Seattle, WA. and TeleworkingTeleworking: (Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. 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 where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time 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.)
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Key Responsibilities: Community Outreach• Manage Advisory Committees for groups such as youth and elders impacted by gun violence• Ensure on-going collaboration and coordination of shared strategies to reduce gun violence.• Develop partnerships and serve as a liaison to government agencies, law enforcement, and community-based organizations to implement and sustain community violence intervention strategies and programs.• Plan, execute, and host ROGVP community meetings, workshops, and events to foster engagement for community members• Implement strategies to mobilize and empower community members in gun violence prevention efforts• Create and maintain calendar of ROGVP-sponsored events and community events that OVP should attend, table, or host• Collaborate with community-based organizations to ensure they are aligned with the ROGVP priorities and able to deliver on regional approach objectives.• Maintain list of partners (both local and national)• Support capacity building, trainings, and professional development activities for community-based organizations.• Provide resources and support for skill-building initiativesData Collection, Analysis and Evaluation: • Conduct ongoing survey to measure impact of violence prevention strategies• Provide recommendations to ROGVP that reflects community feedback and supports full implementation of regional approach to gun violence. • Facilitate and participate in community meetings and forums to promote dialogue, build relationships, and gather feedback from residents on community safety and violence intervention needs. • Stay current on best practices, research, and trends in community violence intervention in relation to community engagement. • Research gun violence and community-led prevention efforts as needed • Conduct outreach and education activities to raise awareness of proven effective community lead violence intervention, prevention, and restoration practices.
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.Who May Apply: Open to the general public as a Term-Limited Temporary position, or for current career service King County employees as a Special Duty position.Application ProcessIf 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)ResumeYour 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.Can we include that they will be tested in their physical strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance, including the ability to deadlift a minimum of 175 lbs.The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR ( if applicable).The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (and Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).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 a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.Union MembershipProtec 17 ContactFor more information about the application process please contact Alexis Owens at Alowens@kingcounty.gov