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The DCYF Assessment Oversight Group (AOG) invites all interested DCYF staff to join a June speaker series on the application of assessment tools in child welfare, juvenile justice, and early learning. During these Zoom conversations, national experts will speak on assessment topics and how they relate to the work underway in our agency. This speaker series is designed to inform staff throughout the agency about best practices in assessments and to grow our collective understanding as we work to ensure that all assessments used with DCYF clients are efficient and effective. Attendees are invited to ask questions and the series will be recorded and posted on the intranet for those who cannot attend. Feel free to attend one or all of the talks!
All meetings can be accessed at:
Information on the Assessment Oversight Group is available on the intranet. Questions can be directed to dcyf.aog@dcyf.wa.gov.
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The Peer Support Team will be hosting a grief gathering on Tuesday, May 31 from 10 – 11 a.m. Please join us for a moment to share thoughts, express feelings, and process our grief and anger while building support and community within DCYF.
Join the Zoom gathering: https://dcyf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkfu-orDgoGtBVHkAp_eMepCoqWD2X4IFK
In addition, the Peer Support Team will be starting up the once a month drop-in sessions that will be held on the second Thursday every month at 1 p.m. The first virtual drop-in will be held on Thursday, June 9. Register here.
Our agency experiences trauma and secondary trauma that is unique to our field. Staff deserve multiple opportunities to process this trauma on work time. To request a confidential one-hour Peer Support session, email dcyf.peersupport@dcyf.wa.gov. You can also email to send questions and suggestions, or learn more about Compassionate Professional Resources.
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Join RAIN (Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network) in celebrating Pride Month on June 16 at 2:30 p.m. State government leaders will join RAIN to discuss LGBTQ+ issues, their personal journeys through state government, finding and helping individuals find belonging in the community while at work, and increasing LGBTQ+ inclusivity. There will be a membership mingle from 4 – 4:30 p.m. at the conclusion of the PRIDE Panel discussion. Please email rain@ofm.wa.gov for accommodation requests. This event will not be recorded.
Register for the RAIN Pride Month Virtual Panel and Celebration on Thursday, June 16, at 2:30 p.m. Zoom Registration
Additional Resources:
RAIN is the LGBTQ+ Business Resource Group for Washington State employees. RAIN is sponsored by the Washington LGBTQ+ Commission and Washington Office of Financial Management.
RAIN is committed to diversity and inclusion efforts that allow state employees to bring their full authentic selves to work in order to do their best work on behalf of Washingtonians. Learn more about RAIN on its website.
*RAIN is a resource group for Washington State agencies and employees. This resource group does not work on behalf of the Washington LGBTQ+ Commission.
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The topic of discussion: Juneteenth Celebration
Location: Online (Zoom registration details listed below)
Date: Wednesday, June 1
Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
Facilitator: Dorian Waller
Background:
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is an American holiday celebrated annually on June 19 commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is a time to gather as a family, reflect on the past and look to the future. Join us as Dorian Waller, Chairperson, Washington State Commission on African American Affairs talks about the history and ways to celebrate this African American cultural tradition of music, food, and freedom.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://ofm-wa-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldeChrjwiEtT096NOYVCPv3iO7xsCnL-u
Note: Please make sure you choose the June 1 date. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Please join one of the following webinars to learn more about your health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), including what you can use it for and how to easily get your money.
These webinars will cover:
- Using your HRA
- Covered expenses
- Investment options
- Personalized help
The webinars will be live, 30-minute sessions designed to help participants learn about their HRA and how to use it. The webinars will cover online registration, filing claims, and more. Each webinar will have a question and answer session. Webinar sessions will be recorded and available after the live sessions have been completed.
Webinar dates and times:
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential program created to promote the health, safety, and well-being of public service employees. When you are ready to get help, we're here for you.
The EAP provides a wealth of resources covering a wide breadth of topics on their website. One such resource that might be most relevant in light of the recent school shooting Texas – Coping with Fear of Violence: School Shootings. This document aims to normalize feelings, provide suggestions for coping, and point employees to resources and support through the EAP. This resource can be found on EAP’s Resources page.
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Jennifer Nguyen-So, Peer Support Administrator in Administrative Services, recently received some positive feedback.
“I’ve been working with Jennifer Nguyen-So intermittently as the Class & Compensation specialist for her position description needs. I just wanted to share how delightful she is to work with! Jenn is super helpful, responsive, communicates with professionalism and clarity, and is just an all-around awesome person to work with!” said Melanie Pearson.
Way to go, Jenn!
This note of recognition was submitted by Melanie Pearson, Classification & Compensation Specialist with Human Resources.
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Do you want to give kudos to an extraordinary coworker? We want to hear from you! Let the Office of Communications know who you want to recognize and what they did in a few sentences. To share a note of appreciation for a coworker, email dcyf.commsupport@dcyf.wa.gov.
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Currently, there are 134 positions open at DCYF, listed here. Some of these positions are highlighted below. The following positions are open to all, so please share with anyone who may be interested:
If you have any questions or want the Recruitment Team to highlight your job posting, please contact dcyf.jobs@dcyf.wa.gov.
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