Project/Program Manager II - King County Adult Dental Program
Project/Program Manager II - King County Adult Dental Program
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Summary
Public Health - King County Adult Dental Program (KCADP) is seeking a Project/Program Manager II. The KCADP Project Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of KCADP a program established in 2022 by the King County Council to serve income-eligible residents who are not eligible for Medicaid. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the delivery of equitable dental services across the county.
Background
ABOUT COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Community Health Services (CHS) strengthens King Countys health care safety net by ensuring access to equitable and racially just health services. The Access & Outreach team ensures that all King County residents have access to public benefits remove the barriers to access services enroll residents into health insurance and other programs creates and develop partnerships throughout King County.
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 Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations 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.
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Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and some Saturdays due to our mobile dental clinics. There is flexibility in setting an individuals schedule. This is a Non-Exempt position and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.
Work Location
This is a hybrid position with both in office and remote work opportunities. The primary location for this position will be based at Federal Way Storefront located at 1640 S. 318th Pl Federal Way WA 98003.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Teleworking:
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.
Job Duties
- Coordinate daily operations of KCADP ensuring smooth delivery of services and adherence to program goals.
- Plan and implement community-based dental outreach events.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations private dental providers and public health agencies.
- Collaborate with Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) and other Public Health programs to build integrated referral systems and service connections.
- Manage and maintain community referral pathways including private dental providers Public Health Centers and Public Health dental clinics.
- Support the KCADP Program Manager IV with program evaluation contract oversight and continuous quality improvement.
- Assist with budget monitoring to ensure services are delivered within scope and financial limits.
- Track and report outcomes and performance metrics to ensure accountability and support funding efforts.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):
- Knowledge of the uninsured communities in King County.
- Experience working in a project or role that helps non-citizens access medical services.
- Understanding of what programs non-citizens are eligible to enroll into.
- In depth knowledge of the type of dental care options that are available for residents who are uninsured.
- Project management experience.
The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):
- Experience connecting residents into dental services and following up for enrollment and ensuring access.
- Certified Health Insurance Navigator.
- Prior experience collaborating with community partners and developing partnerships.
- Experience with tracking and budgeting expenses for a program or project.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations 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.
Who May Apply
This full-time career service opportunity is open to all qualified applicants.
Application Process
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)
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 For tips on interviewing please visit 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.
Union Membership
This position is not represented by a labor union.
Contact
For questions about this recruitment please contact Salyse Duckworth HR Analyst at.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
