Reminder for employees to wear cloth face masks
As King County continues its work to slow the spread of COVID-19, all Executive Branch employees must wear face coverings over their noses and mouths if they are likely to be in contact with another individual and distancing of six feet is not able to be maintained, per the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer. The only exceptions are: Any individual who has a physical disability that prevents easily wearing or removing a face covering; Any individual who is deaf and uses facial and mouth movements as part… Read More
Extension of mandatory telecommuting through Jan. 8, 2021
Dear fellow King County employee, On Feb. 29, 2020, the nation’s first death from novel coronavirus was reported here in King County. Since then, we have had to radically change our way of life and the way we work to slow the spread of COVID-19. By maintaining social distancing, changing the way we deliver services, telecommuting wherever possible, implementing measures to keep front line staff safer, practicing good hygiene, and wearing cloth face masks, we have helped to slow the spread of the virus and save countless lives. However, we need to… Read More
Featured Job: Court Marshal
Salary: $33.73 – $37.09 Hourly Location: Multiple locations in King County, WA Job Type: Civil Service, Full Time, 40/hrs Wk Department: KCSO – Sheriff’s Office Job Number: 2019MA09807 Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Future of Work podcast hosted by PEAT
The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) posted a new episode of its Future of Work podcast series on “The Role of Universal Design in Workplace Inclusion and Accessibility.” In the episode, Brook McCall, Director of the Tech Access Initiative at the United Spinal Association, discusses workplace technology challenges for mobility disabilities. Listen to the PEAT podcast here, and learn more about PEAT at their website.
Individual Placement and Support webinar, July 29
The Employment First Community of Practice will present a webinar on “The Americans with Disabilities Act and Individual Placement and Support: Improving the Working Lives of People with Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders.” This webinar will be held Wednesday, July 29 from 11 a.m – 1 p.m. Register here. This webinar will discuss how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders in three phases of employment: pre-offer, post-offer, and work. They will use scenarios to discuss and illustrate the application of the ADA. It will also highlight Individual… Read More
ADA 30th Anniversary Celebration in Washington State, July 27
Join together in celebrating 30 years of progress for all. A program celebrating the 30-year Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be hosted by TVW, the Washington Public Affairs Network on Monday, July 27 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The program will be accessible and will include: Presentations by Governor Inslees and Lt. Governor Habib Speaking presentations by advocates and community leaders Musical entertainment Historical video footage Interactive panel discussion Visit TVW to watch the celebration at www.tvw.org.
RASKC mobile pet food bank, made possible by public private partnerships
In addition to a small community pet food bank located at the Kent facility, Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is proudly working with a number of public and private organizations to provide pet food and supplies to the communities we serve. Thanks to the generous donations of national charities, we are working together to distribute food to various locations. An interactive map of these locations is available here. Mobile pet food banks are also organized throughout the King County area. These pop-up pet food banks will be announced throughout RASKC social media channels and events calendar. Read more about this… Read More
Featured Job: Personal Health Services Supervisor – Long-Term Care Facility
Salary: $96,012.80 – $124,716.80 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT) Department: DPH – Public Health Job Number: 2020-11863 Division: Prevention Closing: 7/27/2020 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Public Health supports decisions by schools to begin school year with online learning
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Public Health – Seattle & King County supports school districts across King County that have made the tough decision to begin the school year with online learning. The current level of COVID-19 transmission in King County is of serious concern. The increase in COVID-19 cases is continuing with an average of 157 cases per day over the last week, up from 36 cases per day reported in early June. This is the highest volume of cases reported since early April. Read more.
2020 State of the County address
Dear fellow King County employee, Today I released my annual State of the County address – from my home in West Seattle. I discussed King County’s historic challenges and changes, and announced new actions in human services, the criminal legal system, and the environment. In my address, I announced that I intend to propose maintaining the nearly 1/3 reduction in adult detention we have achieved during the COVID-19 crisis, and beginning a phased closing of the King County Correctional Center after the pandemic. And, with youth detention numbers at record lows, I will… Read More
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