Health Services Advisor



Job Details

Health Services Advisor
Employer

King County Housing Authority

Salary

$61,324.34 - $82,021.31 Annually

Location

Tukwila, WA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

2018035

Division1

RESIDENT SERVICES

Department1

Resident Services

Opening Date

04/05/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Summary

Are you interested in applying your behavioral and primary health expertise in a housing environment?  Are you passionate about improving life outcomes for people living in poverty in King County?  Can you envision yourself assisting field staff and leadership in addressing the needs of residents with complex health related issues? Do you want to work side by side with colleagues who are leading the national conversation on the intersection of housing and healthcare? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining the Resident Services team at King County Housing Authority, a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing.  KCHA provides innovative and effective housing solutions so that people and communities can prosper.  This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Resident Services.

We transform lives through housing.

About the Position:
As the Health Services Advisor for KCHA located in Tukwila, Washington, this individual will support the development of a KCHA Health Services Strategic Plan and related policies and practices. Responsibilities will include:

  • Operationalizing behavioral and physical health strategies through the creation and monitoring of standard expectations and protocols;
  • Providing staff support, consultation, and training related to mental and primary health topics;
  • Serving as a strategist for meeting the needs of residents with complex needs related to health;
  • Managing a caseload of up to 5 complex situations;
  • May serve as an executive level advisor and consultant for situations in which there is a potential loss of housing subsidy related to mental health issues;
  • Participating in efforts to design programs and services with the goals of better serving KCHA residents;
  • Attending and participating in regular department and division meetings;
  • Engaging in ongoing professional development as a process of continuous improvement;
  • While the primary work location will be in Tukwila, the Health Services Advisor will be supporting residents and staff at KCHA properties and sites; travel will be required (as needed).

Essential Functions

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Qualifications and Competencies

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health or related field and five years of experience within the behavioral health field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Extensive knowledge of best and emerging practices in the field of health services, particularly in behavioral health.
  • Well connected to health services providers.
  • Analyzes problems, identifies alternative solutions, and implements recommendations; demonstrates critical, creative, and reflective thinking. 
  • Demonstrates responsible personal and professional conduct, which contributes to the overall mission and goals of KCHA; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work; ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment.
  • Proficiency with MS Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and database software. 
  • Works effectively and efficiently to provide quality service to satisfy service expectations; seeks ways to improve service delivery; demonstrates strong project management skills.
  • Applies effective written and verbal communication techniques to convey clear and timely messages to internal and external stakeholders; listens to people's ideas and concerns.
  • Work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and educationally diverse populations; values diversity; treats other with respect. 
  • Knowledgeable about the health services landscape in areas such as Accountable Communities of Health; the King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy preferred. 
Special Requirements:
  • Consent to and pass a driver's and criminal records background check.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and own or have access to a vehicle to regularly travel between work sites.  Must have an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment. 

Position Information and Application Process

Application Requirements:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

  • Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
  • Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)
  • Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)
Salary & Benefits:
The salary range of this position is $61,324.34 - $82,021.31 annually.  Performance based merit increase opportunities and COLAs are reviewed on an annual basis.  A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are also available.

Work Environment:
Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in an office environment and at KCHA sites.  This position will be required to travel to work sites as needed.  Site visits require driving a vehicle and may be conducted in a variety of weather conditions. 

Equal Opportunity:
King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. 


The excellent benefits package includes employer paid dental; vacation, sick & holiday pay; life insurance, long term disability insurance and transit subsidy.   PERS retirement (mandatory) and medical plan require employee and employer contributions. Employee paid deferred compensation (457b) and flexible spending accounts are optional. Positive corporate culture and commitment to a diverse workplace, plus more!

For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please click on the link below. 
 www.kcha.org/employment/employeebenefits.aspx 
 

01
Do you have direct experience with the King County Housing Authority?
  • Yes, I am a current employee at KCHA.
  • Yes, I am a current temporary employee at KCHA.
  • Yes, I am a current resident of KCHA.
  • Yes, but not as described above.
  • No, I don't have any direct experience but I am willing to learn.
02
Which best describes your level of education?
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or Higher
  • None of the above
03
Please identify your years of experience in the behavioral health field.
  • I have no related experience.
  • I have less than one year of experience.
  • I have 1 to 3 years of experience.
  • I have 3+ to 5 years of experience.
  • I have more than 5 years of experience.
04
Please provide the specific experience you indicated above related to behavioral health.
05
Please identify your years of experience providing staff support, consultation, and training related to mental and primary health.
  • I have no related experience.
  • I have less than one year of experience.
  • I have 1 to 3 years of experience.
  • I have 3+ to 5 years of experience.
  • I have more than 5 years of experience.
06
This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required within 30 days of employment. Maintaining an acceptable driving record throughout employment at KCHA is required for this position. Can you meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Have you had any of the following violations within the last three years? Please select all that apply.
  • I have NO violations on my driving record in the last 3 years
  • Reckless or negligent driving or other similar offense (e.g., careless driving)
  • Failure to stop and report a vehicle incident (e.g., hit and run)
  • Any driving offense involving the use of drugs, alcohol, controlled substances, or other gross misdemeanors or felonies
  • Driving while license is suspended or revoked
  • Eluding an officer of the law
  • Possession of open container of alcoholic beverage
08
Do you have any combination of two or more license suspensions or revocations within the last five years?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
King County Housing Authority
Address
600 Andover Park West

Tukwila, Washington, 98188
Phone
206-574-1100
206-574-1265

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