Harm Reduction Supply Program Manager

Public Health - Seattle & King County seeks a driven Program Manager to join the Overdose Prevention & Response (OP&R) team. This exciting role will manage two dynamic and high-impact Harm Reduction programs within the OP&R team, the Harm Reduction Vending Machine Program, and the new King County Harm Reduction Supply Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse). The ideal candidate will have experience implementing and scaling programs, will have experience working with the community and networks of organizations that interact people at risk of overdose, and a knowledge of Harm Reduction practices, philosophies, and supplies. This role requires a detail-oriented leader with strong project management, written and verbal communication skills, and supervision skills.
The Overdose Prevention and Response Team within Public Health- Seattle & King County is a dynamic group of passionate people rooted in the philosophy and practice of Harm Reduction. This growing team values diverse perspectives and lived experience; we encourage those who have been personally affected by substance use disorder or overdose to lend their unique insights to this position.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice:
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 is 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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• Vending Machine Program: Oversee all aspects of the vending machine program management including staff management, inventory, community partnership relationship management and communication at site locations, technical assistance, contract management, ongoing collaboration with epidemiology team on data collection for program evaluation and other related duties.
• Harm Reduction Supply Clearinghouse: Manage end-to-end operations of the King County Harm Reduction Supply Clearinghouse including supply purchasing contracts, Redcap project management, inventory management, manage staff, bring on new community based organizations, and collaborate with internal and external partners to apply a data-focused lens to county-wide, innovative distribution efforts.
• Staff Supervision: Supervise Clearinghouse and Vending machine staff. Provide regularly structured weekly supervision meetings, oversee and support staff in successfully tracking and meeting program goals.
• Contract Management: Manage appropriate program contracts, related invoices, amended, negotiate, and finalize contracts with subrecipients and funded partners as appropriate, ensuring alignment with funding goals and deliverables.

Other responsibilities as assigned.Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social work, or a related field OR equivalent experience.
• Experience overseeing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to Public Health.
• Contract management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Staff supervision experience.
• Knowledge of equity and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of the effects of place, race and policy, systems and environment-based inequities on marginalized communities and populations
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and resources.
• Knowledge of Harm Reduction practices, philosophies, and supplies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public health, public administration, social work, or a related field.
• Experience working in Redcap

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To Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Application Process:
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Necessary Special Requirements:

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time salaried position and is FLSA Exempt (not eligible for overtime). The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm and may include some evenings and weekends.
Work Location:
Chinook Building - 401 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.
Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. 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 workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.
Contact: For questions about this recruitment, please contact Sarah Dunkinson, sdunkinson@kingcounty.gov.
Employment Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week