Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1 and ends Nov. 15
Don’t miss your opportunity to evaluate your benefit choices and make changes. If you haven’t already done so, make sure the right benefit options are in place for you and your family next year. See what’s changing next year. Review the Benefit Access Fee associated with your medical plan if you cover a spouse or domestic partner. If you qualify for an exemption, you must confirm this each year during Open Enrollment. Consider enrolling in a Flexible Spending Account—Health Care and Dependent Day Care FSAs reduce your taxable income, but you must enroll each year. In-person assistance with Open Enrollment… Read More
Training Spotlight: Mindful Leadership
Mindful Leadership, Dec. 5: A mindful leader embodies leadership presence by cultivating focus, clarity, creativity, and compassion in the service of others. Leadership presence is a tangible quality. Mindful leaders can fell the space in fast-paced, high-stress situations and work to create a culture of trust. Leadership presence is a tangible quailty. This requires full and complete attention, with curiosity and openness, in the present moment. Those around a mindful leader see and feel that presence. Register and learn more. View more training and development opportunities at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
Improved services for customers with disabilities
Crosssposted from Metro Matters Metro’s new Access Paratransit operator, MV Transportation, brings a renewed customer service focus to the service, with offerings on the horizon including app-based scheduling, expanded multilingual support, higher on-time performance, and tighter pick-up and drop-off windows. But first, when Metro’s new contract with MV begins October 26, operations will focus on creating a seamless transition for customers and helping them know the resources available to them, should they need extra assistance. Access, Metro’s American Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit program, is for people whose disabilities prevent them from using Metro’s… Read More
Harborstone Credit Union and BECU discounts available for employees
Through the Harborstone Credit Union Preferred Employer Program, when employees open a new membership that includes a savings, checking, and direct deposit, they will receive a $100 deposited to the account, a 0.25% discount on vehicle loans, and a paid appraisal on home loan purchases and refinances that are funded through Harborstone (a $700 average value). To receive the discount and apply, employees should contact Galileo Tan, Preferred Employer Program Manager, at 206–310-7204 or galileo.tan@harborstone.com. With BECU, Employees can earn a $200 bonus deposit by opening a new Member Advantage Money Market account and meeting the member advantage requirements. Find… Read More
Pet of the Week: Dusty
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Say hello to this handsome gentleman – Dusty is our Pet of the Week! This senior boy is very sweet and loving, and loves pets from head to tail. His favorites are head rubs and scratches behind his ears. Dusty also likes the double-cheek smoosh – where you gently rub both his cheeks at the same time. He may even do the roly poly as you pet him! And unlike some cats, Dusty enjoys a good gentle belly rub. Read more from Tails from RASKC
Featured Job: Registered Nurse Clinical Quality Optimizer
Salary: $101,566.41 – $131,934.41 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT) Department: DPH – Public Health Job Number: 2019-10738 Closing: 11/7/2019 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
King County Drug Court celebrates 25 years, Oct. 30
Empowering lives and strengthening communities since 1994, the King County Drug Court is holding a celebration for its 25th year anniversary. The public and employees are welcome to attend. There will be inspiration, music, food, and the celebration of graduates, current participants, service providers, and community partners. Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 3 – 5 p.m. at the King County Courthouse, Room E-942, 516 Third Ave Seattle, WA 98104. For more information contact Mary Taylor at Mary.Taylor@kingcounty.gov.
Knowing your role during winter weather and emergencies
As we approach winter, this is a great time to ensure you are well-prepared for an emergency or inclement weather at home or work. There are many online resources that you can use to make sure you and your family have what you need to Make it Through an emergency – from an extended power outage to a more severe event. We strongly encourage you to take personal preparedness seriously. As a county government, we are also reviewing our internal emergency preparedness procedures and Continuity of Operations Plans. In case of a significant… Read More
Learn how to boost your retirement savings
Employees and their spouse or significant other are invited to learn more about saving for retirement with the King County Deferred Compensation Plan. Upcoming in-person sessions on Oct. 29, 30, and 31 will include: Social Security Simplified, Retirement Savings Options, Savings Strategies, and Achieving Financial Goals. See details and registration here. Other sessions are offered throughout the year. For more information about Deferred Compensation Plan education — including webinars — visit the Deferred Compensation webpage. For questions please contact KC Deferred Comp.
New funding opportunity from the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy
The King County Department of Community and Human Services is now accepting applications for a facilitator for the recently awarded Countywide Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Collaborative. The facilitator will support the four awarded agencies in building a shared mission and vision and to develop a service model and work plan to steward the goals identified by the Collaborative. Applications are due Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 by 5 p.m. There is up to $65,000 in VSHSL Technical Assistance and Capacity Building (TACB) funds available. The investment period is Dec. 2019 – Dec. 31, 2020, subject… Read More
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