NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Best Starts for Kids Program Manager (Project/Program Manager III)
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $134K/yr
3+ years expKing County is seeking a relational, equity-driven leader to serve as The Infant Mortality Prevention and Early Relationships Project/Program Manager III supporting some of the county’s most impactful maternal and parent-child health initiatives. This role offers the chance to shape strategy, strengthen community partnerships, and advance programs that work to reduce infant mortality and build strong first relationships between caregivers and young children.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and administer Requests for Applications/Proposals to expand culturally responsive maternal and parent-child health supports
Lead strategy and continuous improvement for Infant Mortality Prevention Network, Promoting First Relationship, and related parent-child health work by setting goals, managing budgets, gathering grantee feedback, and informing evaluation and policy direction
Guide culturally responsive contracting processes, monitor performance, and build partnerships grounded in learning and accountability
Support grantees through consultation, resource creation, peer learning spaces, and capacity-building supports
Engage coalitions, public agencies, community advocates, and service providers to align priorities and elevate community voice in systems change work
Coordinate across multiple Best Starts for Kids strategies and Parent-Child Health Programs to strengthen systems, bridge gaps in access, and support seamless family experience
Provide technical and administrative support to other Parent child Health strategy work
Design and administer requests for proposals
Provide programmatic support to funded community partners, including assisting with program design and implementation; assessing needs and, where applicable, providing access to capacity building support providers; ensuring programs meet deliverables; providing applicable workshops, training and/or peer learning opportunities
Coordinate closely with other existing and emerging King County initiatives related to Maternal Parent-Child Health to ensure that outreach, implementation and evaluation activities are well-coordinated
Develop, implement, and improve contracting tools and processes with an equity focus
Collaborate with CHS contract and financial staff to refine procedures and templates (e.g., budgets, invoices, reports)
Provide culturally responsive technical assistance to community partners for accurate and timely contract deliverables
Coordinate with central finance and compliance teams and maintain feedback loops with grantees
Review contracts' financial and programmatic reports to evaluate performance, approve payments, and process invoices
Follow up on incomplete requirements and resolve performance issues
Conduct site reviews/monitoring visits to ensure high-quality, outcome-based services for children and families
Create dashboards and data visualizations to support program evaluation and decision-making
Review literature on policy and practice, conduct qualitative coding, and assist in data collection activities
Coordinate stakeholder involvement in evaluation activities with the Best Starts for Kids evaluation team
Prepare relevant presentations for community partners, Best Starts for Kids colleagues, and other groups as needed
Coordinate meetings and capacity-building activities for awardees, including scheduling, logistics, and documentation
Provide relevant technical assistance to community-based providers
Perform contract monitoring and contract support
Actively support the Prenatal-to-Five Team or the Parent Child Health team, fostering collaboration, equity, and continuous learning
Create an environment that fosters open communication, teamwork, commitment to quality service, a culture of learning and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated knowledge of equity and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of the effects of place, race and policy and systems-based inequities on communities and populations in the field of Maternal-Child Health (MCH)
Able to recognize, name and interrupt racism and anti-Blackness
Three or more years of working in the Maternal-Child Health field, knowledge of the prenatal to five years prevention and promotion strategies, experience working with MCH providers (midwives, social workers, physicians, etc.)
Able to work with a wide range of partners to develop culturally and linguistically appropriate versions of messages and materials
Demonstrated ability to develop relevant communication at the individual, group and community levels
Ability to work under deadlines, work on multiple tasks simultaneously, and organize and prioritize work quickly in response to changing needs
Able to travel throughout King County and the region in a timely manner including to locations that may not be served by public transportation
Preferred
At least 2-3 years of experience of working with Maternal-Parent/Child Perinatal Health community-based providers
At least 2 years of experience convening, facilitating, and leading community partnership groups to advance program strategy work and goals
Knowledge of and experience in the field of Maternal-Parent/Child Health systems with a focus on strengths-based strategies for eliminating health disparities in marginalized communities
Benefits
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
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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