JHS Training Administrator

Jail Health Services (JHS) – a division of the Public Health Seattle and King County Department – is accepting applications for an Occupational Education and Training Program Administrator - Senior. If you are a passionate professional who is inspired to serve those who are marginalized, then this division is for you!

The position supports the Jail Health Services practice through development and management of the division’s Training & Development Program, which serves multidisciplinary employees in clinical and non-clinical roles.  This position directly supports the priorities of JHS and provides service across various teams and service areas within the division.
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 committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Brown, and Indigenous People of Color.
 
 We are committed to recruiting diverse people, create programs, measures, and systems accountability to make sure that BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and those people holding marginalized identities feel that they belong and have opportunity to succeed. We are committed to developing a systematic approach to assessing and monitoring institutional change, ensuring implicit bias and its consequences are understood and that people of diverse backgrounds are welcome and respected.

About Jail Health Services:
 
 JHS provides needed health and social services to the incarcerated population located in the King County jails – King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle, WA and Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent, WA.  The primary services we provide include medical, dental, mental health, social and release planning services, treatment of substance use disorders, and pharmaceutical services.  We care about the patients we serve and their health outcomes. Our Division includes over 230 employees and a bi-annual budget of over $80 million.

The purpose of JHS is to assure that high-quality health and human services are available to the incarcerated population in the King County adult correctional facilities: the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent; as well as the clients we serve through our community-based diversion programs and court service programs. The JHS vision is Opening doors to healthier, happier lives, and the mission is To assess and stabilize serious health problems for the detained population of the King County Correctional Facility and the Maleng Regional Justice Center with a focus on transition from jail.  
  
 Staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, JHS provides a broad range of health care to all individuals booked into the jails. For patients with serious mental health or medical conditions, special housing units (psychiatric and infirmary) along with a higher level of services and medical monitoring are provided. Since the patient population varies both in numbers as well as in acuity of health conditions, staffing is adapted and flexed to meet the constantly changing needs of the population.
  
 JHS staff manage the complex health needs of underserved populations many of whom come to the facility without access to care in the community and with decompensated acute and chronic health conditions.
 
Commitment to Equity and Social Justice:
As the only jurisdiction in the world 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.
 
 We have 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 vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
 
 Applicants should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan.

Who May Apply: This career-service position is open to all qualified applicants.
Public Health – Seattle & King County values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities and veterans. 

Work Location: This position is primarily remote full-time until further notice with training-driven onsite duties at multiple locations, including the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF), the Chinook building in Downtown Seattle, the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent, and other locations we serve. This position may require travel between sites during the workday or after-hours.

Work Schedule: The work week is normally 40 hours, Monday through Friday. Alternative work schedules may be possible. This position is overtime exempt and may be required to work variable shifts covering evenings, nights, holidays and weekends as needed.