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Communications Specialist
King County Housing Authority Tukwila, WA, USA
Aug 09, 2019
Full time
King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization, is a high-performing, nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and in providing innovative and effective housing solutions so that people and communities can prosper.  Our vision is that all residents of King County have quality affordable housing.  KCHA is the largest housing provider in the County, and annually the agency serves over 55,000 low-income individuals.   We transform lives through housing. We are seeking a full-time communications specialist with the talent and desire to help KCHA achieve its mission and vision through clear and compelling communications with and for a variety of audiences. You will assist the communications director with aspects of communication plan development and recommendations as well as work on a variety of initiatives, including the development and implementation of a social media strategy. You will succeed in the job if you... have a journalist's mindset and skillset; you are able to efficiently gather in multiple ideas and perspectives, as well as produce engaging content in a variety of media; are an exceptional writer, able to synthesize complicated material into simple, accurate, and compelling stories; are a video and online social media professional with proven ability to create and grow views and support engagement with policymakers, staff, residents, and other key partners; are collaborative and able to build relationships with a wide range of people in different departments at all levels of the organization; make thoughtful decisions; believe that racial equity and inclusion matters, and want to constructively contribute to creating more of it at KCHA. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree preferably in communications, liberal arts, journalism, English, or a closely related field AND A minimum of two years of experience in work that includes writing for multiple audiences and in multiple mediums OR An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Special Requirements: Consent to and pass a driver's and criminal records background check. Must possess a valid driver's license to regularly travel between work sites, or have alternative reliable mode of transportation. Application Requirements: To be considered for this opportunity, you must: Complete the online application profile in its entirety at www.kcha.org/employment . Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter) Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience.  (Résumé) Upload an attachment with links to your electronic portfolio with no more than three (3) writing samples that demonstrate the depth and breadth of your professional experience. Equal Opportunity: King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.    
School Safety and Threat Assessment Consultant
Puget Sound Educational Service District 800 Oakesdale Avenue Southwest, Renton, WA, USA
Aug 22, 2019
Full time
Puget Sound ESD seeks a dynamic, highly-skilled School Safety and Threat Assessment Consultant to coordinate the ongoing functioning of comprehensive school safety systems, including a student threat assessment system that offers a multi-agency team approach consisting of a school-based screening team and a community-based student threat assessment team. PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts, charter schools and state-approved private schools in Washington. Educational Service Districts, created by the legislature, are an essential regional delivery system for early learning and K-12 services in the state.  PSESD is committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education.   Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree or higher in job-related field (High School Diploma with increasing levels of job-related experience may substitute for Associate's degree) Professional experience working in schools, community organizing, program coordination or community-based programs involving youth, drug/alcohol, tobacco abuse, or other related community health prevention or counseling Knowledge and professional experience with school safety efforts  *Puget Sound ESD is committed to having a diverse workforce, and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply.*   Preferred Qualifications:  Professional experience with behavioral health practices (substance abuse and/or mental health) Experience with community mobilization Experience working in a school-based program with emphasis on: violence prevention and/or early intervention, alcohol, tobacco and/or other drug prevention and early intervention, and/or mental health Please note: applicants should include their entire chronological work history and describe their experience meeting minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable) in cover letter and resume as part of the application and salary placement process.  Position located in: Renton, Washington .  Schedule:  Full-time, year-round.  The anticipated annual salary range for this position is (Band H): $63,558 – $73,708 .  Salary offers consider candidate qualifications, experience and internal equity.   We attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision; Washington State Department of Retirement System with current employer contribution at over 10%; employer paid life insurance; optional life insurance options; generous and flexible paid time off (24 days of paid annual leave, 12 days of paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year); Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan; subsidized ORCA card; and free parking. Position is open until filled.  For best consideration, submit completed application by close date of Sunday, September 8, 2019 .  Interviews are tentatively scheduled for September 18, 2019 . For more information and to complete our online application, visit the Careers page of Puget Sound ESD's website at https://www.psesd.org/careers .