As the Community Outreach Specialist (Health Services Consultant 3) you will support and lead projects to increase the accessibility of our public health communications and community engagement efforts for current and future public health emergencies. You will work with other team members to create systems and structures to support accessibility at the agency and teach DOH staff how to integrate accessibility practices into their communications and community engagement work. You will also provide technical assistance specific to accessibility for subcontractors under the Health Disparities Grant.
The project position sits in the Equitable Access Branch of the Center for Community Relations and Equity (CR&E) in the Executive Office of Public Affairs and Equity (OPAE). The Equitable Access Branch assists the agency in strategy and action around language access, accommodations, culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS), health literacy, equitable health communication, and accessible decision making and policy change.
This full-time, project Health Services Consultant 3 position is currently funded through May 31, 2024.
The incumbent may be located anywhere within the State of Washington. Telework (mobile work) is expected. When approved, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance, including telework and reporting to the Tumwater duty station for work activities. It is anticipated that the incumbent would be expected to report to the Tumwater duty station for work activities once every few months. This would need to be a conversation between the hiring supervisor and the incumbent.
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state.