Public Health employee receives national recognition
Tony Gomez, Manager of Violence and Injury Prevention in the Health Sciences Division of Public Health – Seattle & King County, received the Alex Kelter Vision Award at the national Safe States Alliance Annual Meeting. This award, the highest honor given by the SAFE States Alliance – the largest national non-profit dedicated to violence and injury prevention – recognizes Tony’s unparalleled contributions to public health in King County and Seattle. Over a distinguished 40-year career, Tony has been a pillar of strength and innovation, relentlessly pursuing equity and excellence to improve the health and well-being of the… Read More
King County partners with Minority Veterans of America to open first-in-the-nation transitional housing for LGBTQ+ veterans
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections Earlier this week King County Executive Dow Constantine and Minority Veterans of America celebrated the opening of Q’mmunity House today, the first transitional home in the country for LGBTQ+ veterans. Q’mmunity House will provide on-site holistic case management, connections to the veteran-serving community, and a safe, affirming, and supportive home for LGBTQ+ veterans experiencing homelessness in King County. The program fosters long-term stability and community connection by addressing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ veterans who often experience higher rates of homelessness, discrimination, and other obstacles when accessing critical resources…. Read More
King County partners with Second Use to reduce waste – one door, lamp, or kitchen sink at a time
Crossposted from Keeping King County Green Whether you’re a DIY home repair expert, a vintage furniture aficionado, or just in the market for some lightly used plumbing fixtures, home reuse stores are an irreplaceable resource to find hidden gems at a reasonable price. They also give items ranging from lumber to lighting a second life, keeping valuable materials out of the landfill. This important waste reduction potential led King County’s Solid Waste Division to team up with Second Use, a local business that sells reclaimed building materials at locations in Seattle and Tacoma,… Read More
Celebrating employees who provide customer service
National Customer Service Week is Oct. 7-11 and an opportunity to recognize the hundreds of employees at King County who serve and support our customers every day. “We focus on the customer” is an Executive Branch core value. To standardize the customer service approach at King County, the Customer Service Playbook offers guidance and tips for employees who support customers, both internal and external. Providing exemplary customer service is what we aspire to at King County. It’s what we must do to make King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. Thanks to… Read More
Recognizing Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month
Crossposted from Metro Matters Earlier this month, Executive Dow Constantine proclaimed Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 as Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month. We would like to take a moment to recognize this annual observance, which celebrates the cultural, educational, economic and political contributions of the Latinx/Hispanic communities across our region and country. National Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month was enacted into law on Aug. 17, 1988, by President Ronald Reagan and is observed annually from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, coinciding with the national independence celebrations of several countries. The Latinx/Hispanic community is the second-largest ethnic group… Read More
2024 Annual Giving Drive is here!
A message from Councilmember Jorge Barón and John Taylor, Director, Dept. of Natural Resources and Parks, 2024 Annual Giving Drive Honorary Co-Chairs. Dear fellow King County employee, As we enter the season of giving, we are excited to announce the start of our Annual Giving Drive, running from October 7 to November 22, 2024. This year’s theme, “Small Acts, Big Impacts,” perfectly captures the essence of how each of us can contribute to making our local, and global, community a place where everyone can thrive. By participating in the Annual Giving Drive, we can… Read More
Outside Employment and Volunteer Activities policy
Dear employee, King County released the Outside Employment and Volunteer Activities policy for employees in executive branch departments, offices, divisions, and agencies, including the Assessor’s Office and King County Elections. We are a large, diverse organization with employees who generously support their communities and organizations through volunteerism. We also recognize that there are employees who have outside employment. We acknowledge that employees and the County can benefit from employee involvement with outside organizations. The Outside Employment and Volunteer Activities policy reminds King County employees that they are responsible for meeting the job expectations and work requirements of their King County positions…. Read More
Supported Employment Program celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month
By Lauren Orichio, Supported Employment Program Manager October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is Access to Good Jobs for All. One way King County creates quality employment opportunities for our community members with disabilities is through the Supported Employment Program, which helps departments to create new positions that meet workgroup needs and are tailored to people with developmental disabilities. The program is on track to meet all of its strategic plan goals, and it will take all of us coming together at King County to continue to… Read More
Balanced You Mindfulness: Fall 2024 schedule
Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged with whatever we’re doing at the moment—free from distraction or judgment. It’s a proven method to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. Balanced You partners with mindfulness providers CuriosityBased, SolJoy, and Mindfulness Northwest. View the full list of classes and learn more here. Supervisors: Here is a printer-friendly PDF with the Mindfulness fall 2024 schedule to post at your worksites for employees who do not have access to email. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please contact BalancedYou@kingcounty.gov.
Protect yourself, your family, and co-workers with King County’s onsite flu and COVID-19 shot clinics
Getting your flu and COVID-19 shots are an important part of protecting your health, your family’s health, and your community’s health. Each year, King County’s Balanced You arranges onsite flu and COVID-19 shot clinics for employees who work onsite. Check out the video below to learn more.
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