Lunch and Learn Sessions for Disability Awareness Month, October 7 and 21
In celebration of October as National Disability Awareness Month, the Department of Human Resources is hosting two Lunch and Learn discussions that focus on Race and Disability, to be held via Zoom. We will begin our discussion with a short video and then an open dialogue facilitated by Workforce Equity Manager Gloria Ngezaho, and employees Jennifer Greenlee, Lili Stansberry and Christina Davidson. All King County employees are welcome to join. Lunch and Learn, Wednesday, Oct. 7 from noon to 1 p.m. – Discussion on the intersection of Race and Disability Lunch and Learn, Wednesday, Oct. 21… Read More
Sign up now for October Mental Health First Aid@Work Trainings
Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being that can often be misunderstood or overlooked. To increase awareness about mental health and highlight supportive resources, Balanced You has partnered with the National Council of Behavioral Health to offer Mental Health First Aid@Work trainings. These trainings are available to all County employees, free-of-charge. As we transition our county’s pandemic response into the autumn and prepare for the mental health crisis that experts warn is ahead, Balanced You urges employees to consider participating in the Mental Health First Aid@Work training so we can all better… Read More
Plan, organize and follow through! A parent’s guide to fostering executive functioning skills, webinar, October 6 and multiple dates
Join Balanced You benefits partner, Rethink Benefits, for a free online session to learn how to identify your child’s executive functioning opportunities. This session will help you turn their challenges into strengths by reviewing tips for children of different age groups and abilities. You will learn to boost their confidence and skills in these areas: Planning and organization Time management Paying attention and staying on task Independence Coping and self-regulation This webinar will be held Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. Register and view additional dates here. Registrants who cannot make it will automatically receive an on-demand recording once the webinar… Read More
Creating Effective Application Materials – online, October 7 and multiple dates
King County Career Support Services staff will provide you with strategies and tips on making your application materials stand out. This training will include: Understanding the purpose of the job application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions and how to make each of them more effective Deciding what to include in your resume and the best format to showcase your qualifications How to write a cover letter tailored to the specific position Identifying and showcasing your accomplishments This workshop will be held via Zoom Monday, Oct. 7 from 1-3 p.m. Register and view additional… Read More
Featured Job: Community Health Worker PPM III
Salary: $42.76 – $54.20 Hourly Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT) Department: DPH – Public Health Job Number: 2020ML12142 Closing: 10/7/2020 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Virtual Zero Carbon Conference, October 7 and 8
The International Living Future Institute is happy to invite you to the Zero Carbon Conference! This inaugural event will feature experts from around the world who understand the need for equitable decarbonization in the built environment. Join this virtual event to learn about the technology, materials, and financing needed to pave the way for scalable decarbonization. It’s more important than ever to bring carbon emissions down and change the status quo for the built environment. The keynote speakers at this event will be Tom Steyer, who is well known for his climate… Read More
Roll down your window, roll up your sleeve: Free drive-thru vaccination clinics and more vaccination opportunities
Crossposted from Public Health Insider There’s never been a more important time to make sure you and the people you love are protected from disease. Especially as flu season approaches, keeping up to date on vaccinations is one of the best ways you can stay safe, healthy, and far from the hospital during the COVID pandemic. And now you can get vaccinated without having to step out of your car! Drive-thru vaccination options The Seattle Visiting Nurse Association (SVNA) is hosting a series of drive-thru flu clinics for community members ages 4+ on various dates… Read More
Free mindfulness workshop for King County Emergency Responders, September 30
Would you like to reduce stress? Mindfulness can help reduce stress at work and at home, bringing peace and allowing you to focus on what matters most. Sign up today for a free, one-hour mindfulness workshop designed specifically for King County employees who are responding to COVID-19. Mindfulness workshops are brought to you by King County Balanced You in partnership with Mindfulness Northwest. During these live, interactive sessions, participants will review what reactivity and burnout are, the various aspects of mindfulness practice, and the ways mindfulness can help reduce stress and lead to greater resiliency…. Read More
King County website currently down
The King County website is currently down or experiencing lengthy delays when attempting to access information. KCIT is working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience, and will let you know when the website is functioning properly again.
Supporting others in crisis
“I’ll never forget the day the phone rang. I felt powerless, I felt stuck. I wanted to help but I didn’t know how, who to call, or what to do. I wanted to solve the problem, but I didn’t know the first place to start.” Being on the receiving end of a phone call or text when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis is difficult. When a loved one is struggling, you want to do everything you can to help them. And sometimes, you don’t know what that is. As a… Read More
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