Summary Make an Impact: Directly support clients transitioning from jail, ensuring they receive the resources and care they need. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your commitment to equity and social justice. Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals with lived experience, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. Jail Health Services (JHS) is on a mission to enhance healthcare services and support for individuals transitioning from jail. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Resource Assistant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a vital part in gathering and monitoring supplies, stocking resources, providing direct assistance to clients leaving jail, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating closely with our care team and resource coordinator. Additionally, you will provide minimal administrative support, such as data entry and ordering office supplies. Your commitment to equity, social justice, and understanding the challenges faced by individuals in the criminal legal system will drive your success in this role. If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact and believe in the power of inclusive and just health services, we want to hear from you! JHS strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people with lived experience of substance use, incarceration, houselessness, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. This emphasis on diversity and inclusivity reflects our commitment to providing equitable and just health and human services to all individuals, regardless of their background. JHS provides needed health and social services to the incarcerated population located in the King County jails - King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle, WA and Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent, WA. The primary services we provide include medical, dental, mental health, social and release planning services, treatment of substance use disorders, and pharmaceutical services. We care about the patients we serve and their health outcomes. Our division includes over 250 employees and an annual budget of over $60 million. The purpose of JHS is to assure that high-quality health and human services are available to the incarcerated population in the King County adult correctional facilities: the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent. The JHS vision is Opening doors to healthier, happier lives, and the mission is To assess and stabilize serious health problems for the detained population of the King County Correctional Facility and the Maleng Regional Justice Center with a focus on transition from jail. Staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, JHS provides a broad range of health care to all individuals booked into the jails. For patients with serious mental health or medical conditions, special housing units (psychiatric and infirmary) along with a higher level of services and medical monitoring are provided. Since the patient population varies both in numbers as well as in acuity of health conditions, staffing is adapted and flexed to meet the constantly changing needs of the population. JHS staff manage the complex health needs of underserved populations many of whom come to the facility without access to care in the community and with decompensated acute and chronic health conditions. Commitment To Equity and Social Justice Named 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 Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm Work Location King County Correctional Facility - 500 5th Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 Regional Justice Center - 401 4th Ave. N. Kent, WA 98032 Job Duties Resource Coordination: * Assist in identifying and gathering necessary resources for client support. Supply Monitoring: * Track and manage the supply of resources, ensuring availability and efficient use. Resource Stocking: * Organize and stock resources to ensure easy access for care team members and clients. Client Assistance: * Provide direct support to clients transitioning out of jail, helping them access needed services. Record Maintenance: * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions and resource distribution. Administrative Support: * Provide data entry, order, and gather office supplies to support care team members. Collaboration: * Work closely with care team members and the resource coordinator to ensure seamless support and coordination. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Desired: * Associate degree in social work, human services, or a related field; a bachelor's degree is highly desirable. * Previous experience using Epic Ideal Canidate: * 2 years of experience in a similar role. * Familiarity with community resources and social services. * Proficiency in using Microsoft office software to create and edit electronic documents, schedule meetings, update lists in SharePoint, and enter data into tracking logs * Proficiency using electronic health records. * Effective verbal and written communication abilities. Strong organization to manage resources and records efficiently. * A supportive, empathetic approach to assisting clients. * Accuracy in maintaining records, monitoring supplies, and performing data entry tasks. * Ability to work collaboratively with care team members and the resource coordinator. 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. Who May Apply All may apply 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) * Resume 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 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. Public Health - Jail Health Services follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including: * Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution. * Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or, * Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above. Additionally, PREA standards require that the department consider any incidents of sexual harassment involving an inmate or detainee in determining whether or not to hire or promote anyone. The above is in compliance with PREA and its implementing regulations, 28 C.F.R. Part 115, Subpart A, Section 115.17, Hiring and Promotion Decisions. Union Membership ProTec 17 Contact For more information about the application process please contact Alexis Owens at Alowens@kingcounty.gov 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 * 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal 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 For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page. 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. 01 Do you have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role? * Yes * No 02 Please briefly summarize what you believe are the primary responsibilities of the Resource Assistant role and how your experience has prepared you for those responsibilities. 03 Are you proficient or have a minimum of 1 year using Microsoft Office software to create and edit electronic documents, schedule meetings, update lists in SharePoint, and enter data into tracking logs? * Yes * No 04 Please describe your experience in using Microsoft Office software to create and edit electronic documents, schedule meetings, update lists in SharePoint, and enter data into tracking logs? 05 What special considerations need to be made when working with someone who is incarcerated or previously incarcerated to ensure compassionate and equitable support? 06 Are you aware that this position requires on-site work at both jail facilities with limited telecommuting options? * Yes * No 07 Do you hold an advanced degree beyond a bachelor's in social work, human services, or a related field? If so, please describe why you believe this role is a good fit for your skills and experience. 08 Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position? * Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one. * No. 09 If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff Required Question Agency King County Address King Street Center 201 South Jackson Street Seattle, Washington, 98104 Phone 206-477-3404 Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/