Human Services Specialist II-ECEAP (Social-Emotional) Coordinator

Snohomish County•Everett, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Services Specialist II-ECEAP (Social-Emotional) Coordinator performs professional work in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating human services programs. For ECEAP, the position collaborates with, coordinates, provides technical assistance to, and monitors subcontractors—including school districts, tribes, licensed child care centers, and nonprofit agencies—that provide direct services to eligible children and families. The coordinator develops and implements an early learning social-emotional model to increase the capacity of ECEAP staff and services, and provides training, technical assistance, and coaching related to behavioral health for enrolled children. The role includes coordinating complex program planning and development; conducting needs assessments; preparing program plans, budgets, and contract documents; managing data collection and reporting; negotiating and monitoring contracts; evaluating subcontractor performance; and supporting compliance and quality assurance. The position also supports funding applications, advisory boards, community groups, and community education and training. Work is performed with limited supervision and reviewed through meetings, reports, and results. The work is primarily in a usual office environment, with travel to locations throughout the county for community meetings and program coordination. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required as necessary. Site visits to client residences may also be required, including inspections of work in crawl spaces and attics. Applicants must submit an electronic application through Snohomish County’s NeoGov site by the posting’s closing deadline. A resume and cover letter are required. Offers are contingent on successful reference and background checks. The county does not sponsor employment visas, and hired employees must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. A valid Washington State driver’s license, unrestricted except as to vision, is required before appointment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, a social science, or another field directly related to human services, plus two years of progressively responsible experience in human services program planning, grant preparation and management, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must pass job-related tests.
Valid Washington State driver’s license, unrestricted except as to vision, required before appointment.
Experience providing education and family support services to diverse families and children.
Experience providing training, technical assistance, and coaching related to behavioral health for ECEAP-enrolled children.
Knowledge of human services and governmental agencies, programs, and resources.
Knowledge of grant-writing methods, principles, and applications.
Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, and guidelines for human services programming and operations.
Knowledge of research principles and methods and computer technology.
Knowledge of programmatic best practices and populations served by human services programs.
Ability to develop human services programs and plans for services and operations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, coworkers, government officials, citizen groups, and advisory boards.
Ability to develop and maintain complete and accurate records.
Ability to analyze problems and prepare alternative strategies for solutions.
Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate program, statistical, and financial data.
Ability to perform data management and updates on a personal computer.
Ability to provide training to community groups and agencies.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Strong organizational and data management skills and ability to support staff while ensuring growth and compliance with requirements.
Commitment to ECEAP values of equity, inclusion, collaboration, and appreciation and respect for families’ role in children’s growth and development.

Responsibilities

Coordinate planning and development activities for assigned complex human services programs with county staff, government agencies, service organizations, citizen groups, and other partners.
Conduct needs assessments and prepare program plans, goals, objectives, budgets, and contract documents.
Coordinate program data collection and reporting, organize and computerize reports, and analyze data.
Develop and negotiate contracts and service agreements with subcontractors; monitor compliance and evaluate performance for quality assurance; prepare monitoring reports and corrective action plans.
Participate in developing program budgets, negotiating and executing funding contracts, monitoring budgets, and recommending modifications.
Provide information and technical assistance to current and potential subcontractors.
Research and prepare funding applications for projects, studies, or programs.
Staff advisory boards and committees and facilitate community groups and committees to accomplish program goals.
Interpret federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines related to assigned programs.
Provide community leadership, mobilization, education, and training, including coordinating community events.
Facilitate funding application processes, including requests for proposals.
Work across disciplines and departments to meet the needs of clients.
Oversee student interns and volunteers when assigned.
For the ECEAP assignment, coordinate, provide technical assistance to, and monitor subcontractors delivering services to eligible children and families.
Develop and implement an early learning social-emotional model to build ECEAP staff and service capacity.
Provide training, technical assistance, and coaching related to behavioral health for ECEAP-enrolled children.