Family Ways Peer Community Specialist

Summary

Department of Public Health – Family Ways Program is seeking two (2) Education Specialist (Peer Community Specialists). Peer Community Specialists support pregnant, parenting families and children up to age five. Services are provided to three specific focus communities: U.S. born Black/African American, Native American/Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities. All services are culturally relevant, participant-centered and strengths-based. The Peer Community Specialists will work in a team environment and practice care coordination with other disciplines.

The team includes a Public Health Nurse, Nutritionist, Social Worker, and Administrative Support staff. Peer Community Specialists will be responsible for partnering with program participants and families in creating a care plan and supporting them through pregnancy or parenting.

Note:

This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil‑rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities.

With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro‑equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti‑racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

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Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours may vary depending on community events, client/family needs, and staff coverage. Some weekday evenings and weekend work will be required, as well as the ability to drive and travel to multiple locations throughout King County. This is a Non‑Exempt position and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.

The Family Ways team works in a hybrid model, with 3‑4 days in the office or in the field as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is South Park 7272 W. Marginal Way, Seattle, WA 98108. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County‑issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

• Partner with program participants and families to develop care plans and goals.
• Identify social and health system resources.
• Identify and connect participants to community resources.
• Set and achieve personal and family wellbeing goals.
• Conduct educational and informational learning opportunities for staff, clients, community groups and other professionals.
• Document interactions with program participants in record‑keeping systems, acquire necessary paperwork, and respond to calls, emails, or requests in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with program participants, families, communities, and King County programs to support access to services and referrals.
• Foster and coordinate community and agency…