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DCHS-led Health Through Housing initiative hits major milestone
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Tap to pay: Puget Sound region transit systems to accept credit and debit cards, and digital wallets as fare payment
Major ‘Revive I-5’ repairs continue for Ship Canal Bridge
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Prepare for winter weather conditions before a storm hits
It’s that time of year again. Fall and winter months typically bring a variety of weather conditions to our region – flooding, freezing temperatures, high winds, snow and ice – that can impact your home, commute, and workplace with little notice. King County Emergency Management urges everyone to take time now to get ready and stay informed. Take action now Your safety, and that of your family, is a top priority. Taking a few steps now to plan ahead will give you peace of mind and help you make good decisions in… Read More
Training Spotlight: Basic Data Visualization and Critical Thinking
Basic Data Visualization, Nov. 8: Our ability to gather and collect data has steadily increased over the past decade. But data alone is not information and does not easily convey a compelling story. This half-day introductory course will allow participants to understand why data visualization is important, explore ways to tell a story with data and mock up data visualizations in whiteboard exercises, using tips explored in class. Register and learn more. Critical Thinking, Nov. 8: Critical thinking is one of the most valued skills in today’s workplace. Employers need employees who can analyze situations,… Read More
Superior Court CASA Program needs volunteers, open house Nov. 7
If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that will have an impact on a child’s life, the King County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is calling your name. The program will be holding an informational open house on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 1401 E. Jefferson, Suite 500 from 10 a.m. to noon. CASA volunteers are the independent voice that judges and others depend on to represent the best interest of children under 12. Currently, there are more than 600 children who need someone to speak for them in court. CASA welcomes all… Read More
Exec discusses Zero Youth Detention on King County Connects
Could there be a time when we no longer need to incarcerate youth? Executive Constantine outlines his plan to help the County reach its goal of Zero Youth Detention in this episode of King County Connects.
Featured Job: MLA Professional Development Scholarship Fund
Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Temporary Department: Department of Executive Services – Human Resources Division Job Number: 2018PDFS08581 Closing: 11/4/2018 11:59 PM Pacific Summary: As a part of the Master Labor Agreement and Investing in You, we are proud to announce the opening of the 2019 Professional Development Scholarship Fund Pilot Program. Applications are now being accepted for professional development training opportunities that will occur between January 1, 2019 and March 31, 2019 ONLY. This Professional Development Scholarship Program is funded in the amount of $150,000 for 2019 and is available only to current King County career… Read More
From ‘the Jungle’ to a Job: Behavioral Health Supported Employment
The King County Behavioral Health Supported Employment Program serves 800-900 job seekers per year who have chronic mental health and substance use conditions and are getting back to work with the support of the program. This is just one success story, as told by Stephen McLean and supported employment partners at Sound, a King County contracted provider of mental health and substance use disorders. After struggling for years with alcohol addiction, Robert moved back to Seattle in 2016 when his mother died in Arizona. Although he was working day labor in construction, he was only receiving… Read More
Mental Health First Aid: “CPR” for Wellness Support
Have you ever run into a stranger on the street that looked like they may be in crisis? Or do you know a family member or friend who struggles with mental health or substance use conditions? Do you wish you knew more about how to help? The Department of Community and Human Services Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) is implementing a series of “Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Trainings,” a nationally recognized public education campaign to decrease the stigma associated with having a behavioral health condition, such as a mental health… Read More
Tech Tip: Email safety through Attachment Protection system
Did you know King County employees are not only frequently targeted by malicious phishing emails trying to get our logon information, but are also often targeted by emails containing malicious attachments? Our employees get hit with about 150 emails containing malicious attachments every day. The types of malicious attachments we are frequently hit with include PDFs, Word and Excel files. If one of our employees’ accounts got infected malicious files, it would not only affect their computer, but potentially the entire county system. Lately, you may have experienced a delay opening attachments that is related… Read More
Breaking down barriers with Supported Employment: Janet Mejie
King County’s Supported Employment Program matches job seekers with developmental disabilities to jobs by identifying efficiencies and unmet needs throughout King County government. One of the new hires is Janet Mejie, who recently started working in Transit Safety & Training section. “It’s made us more efficient and more effective as a safety staff in general in the Safety office to have this type of backing and support from Janet,” said Michael Marks, Superintendent Transit Safety. Watch the short video below that highlights Janet in the Supported Employment Program and contact Christina Davidson to learn more about ways you… Read More
Helping employees get back to work
King County’s Return-to-Work (RTW) Program assists employees who have been injured or ill transition back into the workforce, a program that benefits both employees and the County. “This year I’m looking to place two employees with temporary medical restrictions in Renton with the Elections team during their upcoming busy election schedule,” said Jamie Christensen, Disability Services Consultant with King County’s Disability Services, Leaves and Supported Employment section in the Department of Human Resources. “If I can find employees for departments requesting transitional duty workers, then that’s interviews that departments don’t need to… Read More
Reaching out to diverse job seekers at career fair
Teams from around King County, including the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Public Health, Transit, Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Sherriff’s Office, and Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention, spent the day at the recent Pacific NW Public Sector Diversity Career Fair in Renton help build pipelines and networks with job seekers from diverse communities. “It was part community outreach and part straight recruiting,” said Julie Dunn, Employment Manager with Department of Human Resources. “We were asked to participate as one of the sponsors, and they wanted to get a bunch of our… Read More
Don’t forget to vote!
Dear Colleagues, It’s election time! You should have received your ballot for the November 6, 2018 General Election. If you haven’t, make sure to get a replacement ballot online or call 206-296-VOTE. I know that voting can be stressful, even downright intimidating with all the instructions and information. Here’s the good news. You’re not going to do it wrong. Whether you use a pink glitter pen, forget to use the security sleeve, make a mistake or skip some races, no problem – we’ve got you covered. We can securely count your ballot… Read More
Honoring the victims of Pittsburgh synagogue attack
Dear fellow King County employee, On Saturday morning we woke to the terrible news that 11 innocent people had been killed by a gunman in a hate-filled anti-Semitic attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue. We grieve for those who lost their lives celebrating their faith among family and friends. We stand with the people who lost loved ones and the entire city of Pittsburgh. This horrifying event is another tragic reminder that we can no longer accept the status quo. When not even our places of worship are safe from gun violence –… Read More
Training Spotlight: Building Change Management and Effectiveness and Basic Data Visualization
Building Change Management and Effectiveness, Nov. 5: In this 2-day program and learning lab for change agents and teams responsible for stewarding a change initiative or program for their department or division, we will focus on the tools and processes necessary to produce change acceptance and help the initiative make progress. Designed for teams and team leaders responsible for making a change be successful, we will work through the Change Acceptance Process Model (CAP) and each team will directly apply the tools to their change project, thus making actual team progress over the two days. Rather… Read More
SNOM phones replacement project
KCIT is completing the SNOM phone replacement project that began at the beginning of this year. Since January, more than 1,200 devices manufactured by SNOM have been replaced. There may still more SNOM phones around King County yet to be found, and KCIT needs help locating them. Employees are asked to check their workspaces, and if any of these phones are found in service or sitting around as a spare, contact KCIT at the number below or send an email to ZZGrp, KCIT Production Ops UCM with subject line “SNOM REPLACEMENT.” KCIT will arrange for… Read More
Pet of the Week: Hershey
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC We have a sweet one for Pet of the Week: meet Hershey! This young girl was brought in by her previous owner because they had too many cats. Hershey can be pretty shy at first, but when she knows that she can trust you she will melt in your arms! Her personality color is “Bashful Blue,” meaning she is a gentle and loving cat who likes to take things slow. Read more at Tails from RASKC
Kudos! Water Taxi receives rave from Seattle Times readers
This piece was featured at the top of the Seattle Times’ Rant and Raves list for October 20, 2018. Kudos to our efficient King County Water Taxi! “RAVE I’ve had many opportunities to interact with the King County Water Taxi crews this year, mostly going to and from Sounders and Mariners games. They are always efficient, polite, and have a great way of making sure everyone gets aboard before taking off — and yet are never late!”
King County tax transparency tool helps residents estimate the impact of proposed taxes on their property
Recently profiled in The Seattle Times, this new tool offered by the King County Department of Assessments allows for property owners and renters to see exactly how much in tax they would have to pay on their individual properties. The Tax Transparency Tool is useful because it is more personal and precise in its calculations. Assessor John Wilson explained this as an essential part of its design. “The intent here isn’t to take sides one way or another,” Wilson said. “You just want people to understand.” Read more in the original article at The Seattle Times.
Launch of Professional Development Scholarship Fund
In support of Executive Constantine’s commitment to Investing in YOU, King County and the Coalition of Unions are pleased to launch the Professional Development Scholarship Fund Program. Scholarship funds will be awarded to eligible employees for training that occurs in 2019. The intent of the scholarship is to support employees in achieving their career goals at King County or enhance their work related skills. The maximum total amount an eligible employee can receive for the year in training funds is $2,500. Applications are now being accepted for training that will begin anytime between January 1, 2019 – March 31, 2019…. Read More
Considering KingCare Select? Hear what your co-workers think
Crossposted from Balanced You Open Enrollment is just around the corner. Are you considering the newest health plan option, KingCare Select? Watch the video below to learn what a few King County employees think about this plan. Note: At this time, the KingCare Select medical plan is not available to Deputy Sheriffs, Sheriff Captains, and TEA-Transit employees.
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