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KING 5 News tweet: King County program helped 4,000 people from becoming homeless http://kng5.tv/2FTw8Pr “The numbers are in — and county leaders say a new program aimed at homeless prevention has had great success in its first year. The “Best Start of Kids” initiative prevented 4,000 people from becoming homeless.” Congratulations! Here’s to many more successful years!
Crossposted from the King County Youth Justice blog Jimmy Hung, a senior deputy prosecuting attorney in the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, sees the juvenile justice system from the inside. He has a passion for helping youth in crisis, and he’s been instrumental in bringing restorative justice practices to this work. Via King County TV, learn more about Jimmy Hung and how he’s helping kids make better decisions and stay on a positive path. Read more at King County Youth Justice
Salary: $15.82 Hourly Location: King Street Center, Seattle, WA Job Type: Intern Department: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Wastewater Treatment Division Job Number: 2018SN07926 Closing: 5/15/2018 11:59 PM Pacific Description: The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) education and outreach team is partnering with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust to provide a high school summer internship program. We are seeking ten interns interested in learning how government agencies, nonprofit organizations and local communities influence the health of the waterways in the Puget Sound region. Interns will gain a deep understanding of… Read More
The Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County (LHWMP) is a regional partnership established to protect public health and the environment throughout King County by reducing the risks of production, use, storage and disposal of hazardous materials. Follow the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program blog today. Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Crossposted from the Healthy Incentives blog Classes still available, but continue to fill up fast. Sign up for a session today! The popular Mindfulness classes are filling up fast, especially classes held in downtown Seattle. If you’re interested in taking a class, consider attending a session at a worksite outside of the downtown area, or sign up for fall sessions now to reserve your spot. Read more at Healthy Incentives
Crossposted from the Tails from RASKC blog Looking for a cuddly calico cat? Our Pet of the Week Delia will fit the bill! This beautiful six-year-old girl has a big personality! Delia is a very sweet cat who loves petting, treats, and hanging out on her favorite cat tree. Delia’s personality color is Rambunctious Red, meaning she is a spirited cat with a fun-loving personality. She can sometimes be sensitive to handling, so she would do best with a cat-savvy family who knows when to give her some space. Read more at… Read More
King County Executive Dow Constantine today proclaimed April 4, 2018, to be Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in King County: View the PDF document here.
Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy recognized King County’s efforts in supported employment “for the County’s commitment to increasing the number of individuals hired with developmental disabilities,” at an event on Thursday, March 15. On behalf of King County Executive Dow Constantine, the County’s Chief People Officer Whitney Abrams accepted the recognition during the WAAALL of Impact Benefit Luncheon at The Rainier Club in Seattle. “At King County, we have a strong commitment to hiring a workforce that is truly reflective of our community and those we serve,” Whitney told attendees at the… Read More
At 12:30 p.m. today, County leaders, employees and friends will celebrate the career of King County Workforce Equity Manager Paula Harris-White, and the impact her decades of public service have had on the county’s efforts to advance equity and social justice efforts. Paula, through challenging and groundbreaking work, has helped embed Equity and Social Justice into the very fabric of King County through her knowledge, determination and passion. She has served the people and employees of King County in a variety of capacities, and is often considered the resident Diversity and Inclusion… Read More
Shared from Executive Constantine’s Executive Summary Newsletter People often ask me, “What can I personally do to help confront the homelessness crisis?” I recently announced two new partnerships that offer more volunteer opportunities to help our neighbors get back on their feet. We are making a vacant King County warehouse on Harbor Island available to a pair of nonprofits that will use the space to expand their volunteer-driven operations to help more people and families transition out of homelessness. You can sign up with The BLOCK Project to host a small, self-contained… Read More
King County Executive Dow Constantine proclaimed April as Records and Information Management Month. The Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) first proclaimed Records and Information Management month in 1995. This month-long observance promotes record keeping best practices, provides awareness of the records management profession, and highlights the benefits of proper records and information management on daily operations. Rapid technological changes have transformed how King County conducts business, creating both challenges and opportunities for managing records and ensuring records remain accessible as long as required to support county business. King County employees… Read More
Dear fellow King County employee, It seems that everywhere around us there’s change. Changes along our skyline and in our neighborhoods. Businesses are opening or expanding, and hiring. Our communities are growing, with people from around the nation and across the world coming to King County in search of opportunity and a welcoming community. They’re looking for a change for the better. The needs and expectations of our residents are changing too, from the types of services they want us to deliver to the way they want to access them. At King… Read More
A commuter recently shared their appreciation for their metro operator by tweeting:
Are you too young to think about retirement? Think again! Join us for a three-hour seminar featuring guest speaker Jean Cormier, who will discuss your Medicare choices and options, and representatives from the Social Security Administration and the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington. We’ll also talk about the current retirement climate and projections for the future, and the resources available to you through King County. The seminar will take place Wednesday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eighth Floor Conference Center, King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle Registration is required. Due to… Read More
Shared from the DCHS Touching Base Newsletter For nearly 27 years, Liz Causby-Miles (Director’s Office) has been part of a book club with other African-American women. They meet regularly to discuss books by African-American authors, have traveled together, and occasionally attend other cultural events. The book club recently published a book of their own, Life Matters. To view the feature on King 5 profiling the book club and their recent book signing event, click here. To learn more about what DCHS is doing in our community, read the most recent issue of the Touching Base Newsletter (on SharePoint).
With over 1,000 employees, the KCSO serves the law enforcement needs of over half a million people in unincorporated areas and our twelve contract cities. The KCSO also provides police departments for the Muckleshoot Tribe, Metro Transit, and the King County International Airport. Our commitment to meeting the needs of all residents means that services such as helicopters and bomb disposal are available to King County’s 1.6 million residents. Follow King County Sherriff’s Office Air Support on Facebook today. Click here to view all King County social media pages.
When KCIT isn’t managing HelpTickets or delivering new products, teams are partnering with both internal and external partners to bring new ideas to King County employees and our community. In January, KCIT and Microsoft partnered to host a Government Hackfest. It was a first for us! Check out our video.
Salary: $28.64 – $36.30 Hourly Location: Renton, WA Job Type: Appointed Department: Department of Elections Job Number: 2018-07916 Closing: 4/9/2018 11:59 PM Pacific Description: The Department of Elections is recruiting a Confidential Secretary I who will provide direct support to the Deputy Director and Elections Leadership Team by handling numerous daily administrative tasks and duties with a high degree of autonomy and decision making discretion. Contact: For more information contact Queniya Lassiter at 206-477-3773 or Queniya.Lassiter@kingcounty.gov. Learn more about this position or all available jobs.
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving Thank you, everyone who attended our Celebration event for the 2017 Annual Giving Drive on February 15, 2018. We were delighted to be joined by a full audience of King County employees, county leadership, and nonprofit representatives. Our annual Celebration event is our way of recognizing employees for their hard work, dedication, and general awesomeness. It is their moment to shine because they helped someone else’s star shine a little brighter! Read more at KC Employee Giving
King County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Page Ulrey was a handler for Ellie, the nation’s first Courthouse dog, trained by Canine Companions for Independence. Ellie died peacefully on her 13th birthday last November. This week, Page introduced Errol to the courthouse staff, along with service dogs Molly and Gabrielle from Canine Companions for Independence who came to Errol’s welcome party. Read more at the King County Prosecuting Attorney Office website.