Department of Judicial Administration Employees Work “Better Together”
Over the past few years, the Department of Judicial Administration’s (DJA) management team has held an employee contest to design a logo to go along with the departmental theme for the year.
The 2014 theme is “Better Together.” This theme reflects how successful we are when we all work together, across divisions, up and down the chain of command.
DJA employees are truly skilled and talented, and the logo submissions just keep getting better and better, making the decision more difficult each year.
Congratulations to the winner of DJA’s contest for her design, Eva Rogero, Legal Administrative Specialist II with DJA’s Caseflow and Court Clerk Division (CCCD).
(Excerpted from the Superior Court / DJA Newsletter)
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“Staff of the Day” brings great Customer Service to YouthSource
The Department and Community and Human Service’s YouthSource employees have brought a new way of delivering great customer service to youth in South King County that’s making it easier for clients to access important resources and services.
YouthSource, a service of DCHS’ Community Services Division, is a youth one-stop center located at WorkSource Renton that offers a full array of programs for young adults, ages 16-21, who have dropped out of high school. YouthSource’s programs focus on education, employment and leadership development. It also provides connections to youth programs, community resources for life stabilization, job readiness and placement services, and comprehensive case management.
In order to deliver excellent customer service, YouthSource staff has set up an effort called “Staff of the Day.” As Staff of the Day, case managers rotate in half day increments as the point person to provide customer service to walk-ins, provide student support (troubleshoot barriers, etc.) and provide safety monitoring (being visible to help support students make good decisions).
Staff of the Day allows case managers the opportunity utilize their extensive knowledge of community resources and services to engage and improve the lives of customers. It can be a rewarding experience by giving staff the space to grow and develop as professionals and leaders in the field.
YouthSource’s Staff of the Day effort improves every single month and they are constantly refining it to make it more effective. YouthSource Manager Michael Davie says that “this effort fosters team work at YouthSource Renton”.
(Excerpted from the Department of Community and Human Services’ Touching Base newsletter).
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Documenting your Charitable Deductions
It’s tax time. Do you know how to document your charitable deductions through the workplace?
One of the great benefits of workplace giving is that you have all of your documentation in one place.
- Payroll Deduction: Copy of Pledge Form or Printout from PeopleSoft and last pay stub of the year.
- Time Donation: Copy of Pledge Form or Printout from PeopleSoft, Letter from EGP, and Time Donation Paystub/last paystub of the year.
Read more here. All tax situations are different and may require additional documentation. The EGP cannot provide tax advice; for tax related questions please contact a tax professional. Please call the EGP at 206-263-9405 or email junelle.kroontje@kingcounty.gov for assistance in obtaining documentation.
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Read Latest Retirement Outlook Newsletter Online
To read the most recent issue of Retirement Outlook with the latest news from the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), go online to www.drs.wa.gov/outlook/active. There, you can also read past issues of the Retirement Outlook newsletter. If you have questions, contact King County Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations at 206-684-1556 or kc.benefits@kingcounty.gov.
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Kudos! Solid Waste Division’s Spanish Language Recycling Education Program wins Awards
Solid Waste Division’s outreach to the Spanish-speaking community received two awards from the Puget Sound chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) at its annual Totem Awards Celebration February 6.
The Recicla más. ¡Es facilísimo! Spanish language curbside recycling program received two certificates of excellence this year. One certificate is for radio advertising, multicultural communication category, in which the radio ad was recognized for its research into the audience needs and identification of cultural elements which would resonate with the audience, making the radio ad groundbreaking in its approach. 
The second certificate of excellence in community relations, government category, was awarded to SWD for the Recicla Mas program design. The program uses research on audience needs and knowledge to form the framework of the program, incorporates community based social marketing tactics (recruiting and training Spanish language education advocates, Facilitadoras de Reciclaje, who are leaders in their community, Culturally resonant web content, Hispanic media partnerships), and includes Hispanic/Latino community members in planning, implementation and program design improvements. These tactics comprise the essentials of culturally competent education outreach program design.
“The King County recycling campaign in 2013 was one of the best experiences I have had working at KKMO and I’ve seen a lot of valuable information communicated to our community about how they can save the future environment of our region and the planet,” said Edgar Solares, General Sales Manager for local Spanish-language radio station KKMO. “I hope King County continues to provide this information to pass to the new generations.”
Recicla más. ¡Es facilísimo! will begin its fourth year in 2014 by expanding the Facilitadoras de Reciclaje, updating and adding to web content, continuing the Hispanic media partnership begun in 2013 and incorporating community liaisons in long term project design advocacy and planning.
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Apply for King County Internal Bridge Fellowship
Starting March 10, employees can apply for one of 10 internal Bridge Fellowships that will help them develop their careers, grow their organizational knowledge, and enhance their leadership skills at King County.
The Internal Bridge Fellowship Program is a one-year, formal development program that is open to all regular (full-time) and TLT employees. Ten fellows will be selected for the first cohort. Candidates can be individual contributors, supervisors or managers. Each candidate must have leadership potential (demonstrated at work, at home, or in the community) and a desire to advance across the organization.
What is the Bridge Fellowship?
- Learn more about how our organization works – Fellows will attend the King County Bridge Academy, a week-long training designed to enhance your leadership skills and your understanding of King County’s enterprise-wide goals and initiatives, operations, and Labor, Human Resources, Budget, and Legislative systems and processes.
- Tackle a challenge with a team of aspiring leaders and present your results to current leadership – Fellows will work together as a team on a Cohort Project that addresses an outstanding question or challenge faced by King County or by a particular County department or division.
- Create a plan for your development and growth – Each fellow will create an Individual Leadership Development Plan (ILDP) that outlines his/her development needs and career aspirations. With the help of an employee development professional, each fellow will undergo a 360 degree review to receive feedback from supervisors, peers, and other colleagues regarding his/her strengths, opportunities for growth, and leadership potential. With this feedback, each fellow will then create a customized development plan and portfolio. NOTE: As a part of the fellowship, fellows will complete six trainings of their choice to better their skills and reach their development goals.
- Try on a “new role” at King County, in another position or department that interests you – Fellows will participate in a Role Immersion; an experiential learning opportunity based on development goals and departmental needs. In this 30-90 day assignment, fellows will have the chance to contribute and learn, through primarily project-based work, observational learning, and mentorship by their “host” sponsor in a new position or department/division.
Why Apply? Bridge Fellows will develop and enhance their professional mobility, organizational knowledge, cross-departmental networks, and leadership competencies via structured, cohort-centered training and collaboration, experiential learning opportunities, and individualized development planning.
Applications open March 10 and close March 31. To apply, visit www.kingcounty.gov/BridgeFellowship. Send your completed application scanned to BridgeFellowship@kingcounty.gov or mail paper application to the Human Resources Division, Mail Stop ADM-ES-0553. Contact BridgeFellowship@kingcounty.gov for more information.
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PRSA Totem Award for Children and Family Justice Center Project
The Children and Family Justice Center (CFJC) communications and outreach effort also won a Certificate of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Puget Sound Chapter. The award was given in the Community Relations Program category for the communications planning and work that culminated in the successful Public Open House in March 2013.
Congratulations to the CFJC communications team on this prestigious honor.
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Featured Job: Business Analyst
Application deadline: First screen date will be 3/18/14
Salary: $75,400.00 – $95,576.00 Annually
Department: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Director’s Office
Description: This position will report to Department of Natural Resources and Park’s Chief Financial Officer as part of a team (including an existing Project/Program Manager IV and a Strategic Development Analyst, with administrative support from an Administrator II) which provides technical guidance and leadership to multi-agency and multi-disciplinary teams within DNRP’s four diverse operating divisions. This team supports the DNRP divisions across a range of functions, including business planning, financial planning and management, performance measurement, space planning, records management, emergency preparedness coordination and other administrative areas. This position will use business process improvement tools and techniques in support of the DNRP divisions’ business planning efforts; and will also facilitate emergency preparedness coordination, and customer service enhancements across the divisions.
Learn more about this position or view all available jobs.
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Kudos! Felicia Collins, Metro Transit Operator
“This morning started out really rough for me. My car broke down so my only way of getting to school was the bus. As I started towards the bus stop I noticed the 106 coming so I started running, still more than a half block from the stop the bus pulls over and waits for me. I was so thankful for this act of kindness ‘cause she made it possible for me to get to the connecting 71 and arrive at school with time to spare. I don’t ride the bus that often because of all the negative things that go on but today your driver has made me change my mind about Metro here in Seattle. This is the kind of employee I would want on my staff, she is great!!! The world needs more people like her. Please thank her again” – Lisa W.
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Kudos! Ralph J. Brooks, Metro Transit Operator
“I just got off the route 14 to Mt Baker station and had a Wonderful experience with my driver. He was thoughtful, encouraging, kind, and caring. I could tell he really took the time to get to know his riders and make them feel comfortable. :)” – Kirra M.
On hearing of the customer’s comments, Operator Brooks said getting this commendation was the best part of his morning, and he was very thankful to hear it.
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