BSK Prenatal-Administrator; Health Services Administrator

The Best Starts for Kids Initiative is seeking a Maternal & Parent Child Health Policy and Systems Lead. The Maternal & Parent Child Health Policy and Systems lead will work across both PHSKC and DCHS to provide systems support for Best Starts focused on Maternal Child Parent Health. They will work within the Community Health Services division to provide a role of assurance for maternal and parent wellness and partner closely with staff working deeply in this area across both PHSKC and DCHS.

Special Duty Opportunity, positions are “at will” positions but are eligible for benefits. This SDA is currently anticipated to last 12/31/2027. One factor that could affect the end date of the position is an unanticipated change in funding.
Special Duty Assignments are open to Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment. 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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Work Schedule

Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm.

Remote and Onsite Work

The Best Starts for Kids team works in a hybrid model, with a minimum of 3 days in the office 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 building name and address.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. 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.

• Provide strategic leadership in developing, implementing, and advancing maternal and parent-child health policies, priorities, and systems improvement initiatives across PHSKC and partner departments.
• Collaborate with staff, colleagues and Parent Child Health Lead in developing and implementing new program initiatives; ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Direct the daily operations of the Best Starts for Kids Prenatal-5 Strategy including developing, prioritizing and implementing program goals and objectives, monitoring implementation, and ensuring alignment with department and countywide priorities.
• Lead and support policy analysis, strategic planning, and systems improvement efforts to strengthen access to services, improve coordination across programs, and advance equitable health outcomes for families and communities.
• Provide leadership and oversight for community-based programs and investments, including contract development, implementation, performance monitoring, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community-based organizations, government agencies, and other partners to inform policy and program decisions and strengthen community-centered…