Prenatal to Five Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program Manager (PPM III)

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Prenatal to Five Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program Manager (PPM III)

Salary

$106,106.21 - $134,495.71 Annually

Location

WA 98188, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2025PX24596

Department

DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs

Division

Dev Dis & Early Child Suppts

Opening Date

05/23/2025

Closing Date

6/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

C23 : PROTEC17-Non-Sups Staff (DCHS)

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

Summary


King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to promoting racial, social, and economic equity for all people in King County by participating in equity, racial and social justice (ERSJ) trainings, applying knowledge of ERSJ principles to their work, and continually reviewing “intent versus impact” of ERSJ efforts and revising as necessary. 

The Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports (DDECS) Division has an exciting opportunity for an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Strategy Lead (IECMH) (Project/Program Manager III). This position will work as part of Best Starts for Kids implementation efforts in partnership with DCHS and Public Health – Seattle & King County. The Division’s Early Childhood Team has a mission of nurturing the development and well-being of all children prenatal to five and their families through culturally relevant, equitable, and meaningful supports and services, countywide.

The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) strategy focuses on improving social and emotional outcomes of young children 0-5 years old. Approaches include reflective consultation and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health trainings. Services strengthen the ability of caregivers and providers to support children in forming close relationships with adults and peers, manage and express a full range of emotions, and explore the environment and learn. These skills and experiences form the foundation for healthy brain development and self-regulation. Services take place in the context of family, community, culture, and traditions, and promote relational health for very young children and their families. 

This position will report to the Developmental Promotion Team Lead within DDECS.

DDECS is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining services to meet the needs of children prenatal to five, their families, and caregivers; people with developmental disabilities and delays and their families, and community-based organizations. Our Division is seeking team members who are committed to promoting racial, social and economic equity for all people in King County.

Job Duties

To be considered minimally qualified, applicants must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to:

  • Manage the ongoing implementation of the IECMH strategy within the Prenatal to 5 investment area of the Best Starts for Kids initiative through 2027.
  • Host and support several IECMH workshops, both virtually and in person, that are scheduled to occur in 2025.
  • Plan, staff, review, host, and evaluate workshops and other creative IECMH professional development opportunities in response to the needs and interests of community-based providers and local Infant Mental Health clinicians.
  • Thoughtfully and collaboratively prepare the IECMH strategy workplan for the renewal of the Best Starts for Kids levy.
  • Collaborate with other Best Starts Prenatal to 5 strategy leads to increase IECMH informed practices in their programs.
  • Collaborate with systems coordination partners, Best Starts funded partners, and other relevant community, county, state, and national IECMH partners.
  • Prepare, administer, manage and monitor Requests for Proposals or other procurements and the resulting contracts.
  • Create an environment that fosters open communication, teamwork, commitment to quality service, and a culture of learning and continuous improvement. 
  • Plan, convene and staff various internal and/or external work groups or committees, as needed.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

  • Demonstrated experience applying equity, racial and social justice (ERSJ) principles and practices in program development, community engagement, and systems change efforts. Brings a deep understanding of how place, race, and systemic inequities impact marginalized communities and uses this lens to inform decision-making, policy, and service delivery.
  • At least five (5) years' of experience/knowledge in:
    • Infant and early childhood mental health, regulation, attachment, and trauma for children prenatally through age five and their caregivers.
    • Navigating and coordinating across systems of care including early learning, primary care/basic needs, Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT), special education, infant and early childhood mental health, and child welfare. Skilled at building partnerships with agencies and leveraging available services and resources to holistically support young children and families.
    • Supporting families’ home cultures and languages and centering racial and disability justice.
    • Facilitating participatory meetings with diverse groups and designing group and individualized learning supports using adult learning approaches.
    • As a participant in Reflective Consultation and as a practitioner of Reflective Practice.
  • At least two (2) years' experience with research, analysis, policy/program development, planning, and systems design/implementation with public involvement. Demonstrated ability to use both qualitative and quantitative data for evaluations and continuous improvement.
  • At least two (2) years’ experience leading community-serving projects and/or programs.
  • A combination of at least six (6) years of education and work experience within IECMH, implementing behavioral health care or social services, or equivalent combination of education and experience in Social Work, Mental Health or other Behavioral Health-related professional degree and/or behavioral health care partnership or work experience.
  • Ability to apply an equity lens to identify intersecting issues, navigate conflicting perspectives, and build opportunities for collaboration across County departments and with external partners.
  • Skill in navigating complex and politically sensitive environments, including responding to community and consumer concerns with professionalism and care.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attention to details, to work under deadlines and on several tasks simultaneously, and to organize and prioritize quickly in response to changing needs.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse needs and perspectives- including families, service providers, partners, co-workers, and funders.
  • Ability to synthesize and communicate complex information to support data-informed decision making.   Skilled in preparing clear visuals, written documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
  • Ability to travel throughout King County and the region in a timely manner, including to locations that may not be served by public transportation.


Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

  • Bilingual or multilingual verbal and written language skills are strongly preferred, especially in languages spoken by King County’s diverse communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize, name, and interrupt racism and anti-Blackness in policies, practices, and interpersonal dynamics. Actively works to advance racial equity and create inclusive, anti-racist environments. 
  • Familiarity with the DC:0–5™ Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood, and experience applying its framework to assess and support young children and their families is a plus.
  • Relevant licensure or professional certification preferred, such as Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Infant Mental Health Endorsement (IMH-E). Candidates without licensure who bring strong relevant experience are still encouraged to apply.

Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

  • This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
  • The work associated with this position will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite and/or community work and meetings. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite (645 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA 98104) to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
  • This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
  • This position is represented by PROTEC17 (C23).
  • Classification: Project/Program Manager III

WHO MAY APPLY:
This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around June 23, 2025. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive. If you have any questions, please contact Phitsamai Xaxouthep, phxaxouthep@kingcounty.gov. 

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being.  Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
  • Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
  • Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
  • 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite activity centers
  • Employee Giving Program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
  • Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.  If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.  
 
NOTE:  Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
 
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
  • Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
  • No.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
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Please describe your experience leading community-serving projects and/or programs. In your response, include your specific roles and responsibilities, the communities or populations served, any challenges you faced, and how you addressed them. Please also include the organization name(s) and date(s) of your involvement.
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Please share your experience convening, facilitating, and leading community partnerships to shape or implement program strategies. Include examples of how you built trust, navigated differences, and advanced shared goals. Please include the organization name(s) and date(s).
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Please describe a specific example from your work experience where you applied equity, racial and social justice principles to address a systemic inequity or improve outcomes for an underserved community. Include the context, steps you took, the challenges you faced, and the results of your efforts.

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