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Salary : $97,777.26 - $123,938.05 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number: 2026AL27562
Department: DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division: Behavioral Health and Recovery
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.
King County's Department of Community and Human Services (OCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
This position is part of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) of DCHS and provides leadership and supervision for the Emergency Services Patrol (ESP) Team and coordinates the activities of the ESP Team with other departments and services. This position provides administrative oversight to the ESP program. The ESP Supervisor trains ESP staff to perform the Program Screener tasks and oversees their work. They also coordinate ESP activities with other services offered in King County.
Job Duties
To be considered minimally qualified applicant must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to:

• Provide oversight for the day-to-day operation of the Emergency Services Patrol Team.
• Determine work assignments of ESP staff.
• Develop and implement relevant ESP policies and procedures.
• Train ESP staff to all function of the ESP staff position.
• Provide assistance and direction concerning technical work.
• Supervise and evaluate ESP staff performance and provide coaching and counseling related to job performance.
• Conduct ESP staff meetings.
• Direct activities during crisis situations.
• Mediate staff disputes.
• Respond to community questions and concerns regarding ESP.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise between constituents or system partners.
• Build and maintain critical relationship with external stakeholders and develop working agreements regarding the ESP program.
• Expand partnerships and develop relationships that are collaborative and coordinated across existing and new entities.
• Develop and in-depth knowledge of the myAvatar Electronic Health Record.
• Perform administrative duties of the ESP program including, but not limited to, handling correspondence, tracking, scheduling, reporting ESP data and ordering supplies.
• Assure that ESP services are in compliance with the all requirements according to WAC 246-341-0750.
• Assure that ESP services meet contract requirements.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to represent ESP services.
• Align workflow of division initiatives of equity and social justice, recovery-oriented system of care, and the goal to provide ESP and outreach services to the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

• Experience working in substance use or homelessness services.
• Knowledge of shelter and substance use resources in King County.
• Understanding of specific issues related to high-risk or high-need populations.
• Knowledge of group and team dynamics.
• Knowledge of and skill in administering CPR and first aid.
• Knowledge and skill in using Naloxone.
• Skill in detecting signs of intoxication from drug or alcohol use.
• Skill in conducting brief initial assessment of client condition and determining the need for services.
• Skill in defusing hostile, violent or challenging behavior.
• Skill in training, supervising, coaching, and counseling staff.
• Written and oral communications skills, including the ability to make presentations to diverse audiences.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of principles of equity and social justice and demonstrated ability to work with individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad range of constituents, including, but not limited to, consumers, behavioral health providers, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, government officials, businesspeople, and advocates.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks/projects, in detail, and meet deadlines.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to promote consensus in decision making across DCHS/BHRD.
• Computer skills; knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Valid Driver's License
• Must pass a Washington State Patrol criminal background check on a post offer/pre-employment basis.

Note: Selected candidate must have a current CPR card and current First Aid Card or be able to obtain within 90 days.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

• This position has been designated Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit and the
• The Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is Chinook, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
• King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
• This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm.
• This position is not represented by a union.
• Classification: Chemical Dependency Screener Supervisor

WHO MAY APPLY:
This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around the week of September 7, 2026. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive. If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Larsen, alarsen@kingcounty.gov.
This selection process will fill our current vacancy but also create a pool of qualified candidates should additional Chemical Dependency Screener Supervisor positions open up within the next 6 months.
Supplemental Information
Are you ready to make a difference? dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Alicia Larsen, alarsen@kingcounty.gov.
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King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.
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No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.
Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• 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

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our
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.
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.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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How many years of experience do you have working in the substance use disorder field?

• 1 year or less or I do not have this experience, but I am willing to learn.
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• 4 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

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