Management Consultant Senior

Job Duties

Develop and provide presentations and education sessions to a diverse range of employees at worksites and locations across the county.

Provide expert communications/health education input in developing and implementing the Health Reform Initiative program goals, objectives, and messages, and developing the overall outreach plan.

Research and offer communications/health education tools and resources to support employees and their family members in becoming more active in their health and health care.

• Develop and deliver specific education materials—online, classroom, and others including:
• Providing general education about the health care quality and cost crisis and the county’s strategies for addressing these issues:
• Teaching employees how to use decision support tools with confidence;
• Continuing to reinforce the philosophy of the new benefits program through on-going communication planning and development of new tools.

Requirements

Develop written communication materials for media such as newsletters, Web, brochures, etc.

Make complex health information accessible and understandable to a diverse population of employees and their family members using a variety of formats.

Develop, implement and assess innovative programs and events for engaging employees and their families in improving their health.

Develop, implement and assess health promotion programs.

Develop and implement health care consumer programs.

Conduct employee surveys to determine success of communication and education outreach.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Minimum of 3 years experience in corporate, public health, or health care communications and a Bachelor’s degree in public health, English, communications, journalism, human resources or related field of study, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates equivalency in knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Demonstrated superior effective verbal communication skills, including persuasive public speaking and/or presentation skills.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge, skills and abilities in the development and implementation of communications or educational activities that use or promote and evidence-based approach to physical activity, nutrition, stressing less and effective health care consumer education.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge, skills and abilities in health communications, public health education (adult learning and behavior change), and health promotion theory and principles.
• Demonstrated advanced writing, editing, proofreading and composition skills; demonstrated technical and persuasive writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement communications and educational programs for a diverse workforce, including building networks and coalitions across the organization.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a demanding and changing work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional behavior, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with stressful situations with tact and efficiency.
• Demonstrated positive customer service skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with a wide variety of people and stakeholders, both internal and external to the County.

Supplemental Information

• A valid Washington State Driver’s License or the equivalent ability to travel throughout the county in a timely manner is required.
• The ability to lift and carry boxes, A-V equipment and other supplies is required.
• A Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree is desirable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members.
• 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: King County employees are eligible to 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 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays).
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
• Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave.
• Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs.
• Onsite gyms and activity centers.
• Employee giving program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.
• Training and career development programs.

Note

• This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
• Note: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.
• Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.