In June of 2020 King County declared that racism is a Public Health crisis.  
 
This position will work to identify systematic polices and actions that prevent the African Immigrant community from accessing health care services, oral and mental health services. In addition, this position will enroll the uninsured into health insurance and help them access health care and review how polices and rules adversely effect access to services and work to eliminate those barriers.   They will coordinate with other departments and teams serving the African Immigrant community within Public Health and King County government, and develop relationships with State, County and City agencies that create and implemental rules and policies on health insurance, health care access, oral services, and behavioral health services.   This includes but not limited to the Department of Social & Health Services, Health Care Authority, City of Seattle, and Washington Health Benefit Exchange.
 
The selected candidate must be a Certified Health Insurance Navigator. 

Commitment To Equity And Social Justice: As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr, one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations' history, King County is a vibrant community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.

We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make King County one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.

• Managing community-based contacts and budget for projects related to the African Immigrant community 
• Reviewing data from the African Immigrant community regarding access to health care services and creating systems to improve access to care. 
• Coordination of community-based health care access trainings to agencies servicing the African Immigrant community.
• Developing listening sessions or focus groups in the African Immigrant community to determine the barriers in accessing health care services.  Which includes identifying systemic racism that prevents residents from accessing service.  
• Listening to the voices of the community and implementing strategies developed by the community.  
• Enrolling residents from the African Immigrant community into health insurance and helping them access health care services.
• Setting up screenings for African Immigrant residents who are eligible for the King County Adult Dental Program and the Breast Cervical Colon Health Program. 
• Serve on inter-jurisdictional committees and task force.
• Respond to inquiries related to program or project.
• Serve as the public information or public involvement specialist for the program.
• Develop program recommendations.
• Ability to travel in a timely manner within King County to locations that may have limited access to public transportation. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Prior experience developing health care access programs in the African Immigrant community.
• Prior experience coordinating and facilitating health fairs and health care services in the community.
• Prior experience facilitating focus groups or listening sessions.
• Knowledge of the King County Adult Dental program & the Breast Cervical Colon Health Program.
• Must be a Washington State Health Insurance Navigator.
• Must be skilled at coordinating projects with multiple teams and departments.
• Previous experience conducting health insurance trainings to community-based organizations.
• Strong knowledge of the Washington State health care laws for immigrants living in King County.  
• Written and oral communications skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Skill in working effectively as a team member to coordinate accomplishment of specific tasks

Forbes recently 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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.

As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:

• submit proof of vaccination, or
• have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.

• An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link) including work history and position duties.
• Responses to Supplemental Questions. Please do not copy and paste your resume or resume sections as responses to Supplemental Questions. Doing so will result in an incomplete application, unless the submitted information completely and directly answers the questions posed. 

• The selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities, work location and working hours.

• The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing required training on time.