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Salary : $86,843.74 - $110,079.63 Annually
Location : Learning Center Seattle - 1701 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122, WA
Job Type: Term-Ltd
Job Number: 2026PX27726
Department: DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division: Children Youth & Young Adult
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
(LCS) is one of our (CYYAD) reengagement sites in Seattle-King County. LCS supports young people ages 16-24 years to complete a secondary degree and move on to post-secondary education or advanced training. Many of the young people receiving services also need employment to meet their basic needs and explore careers that will ultimately lead to living wage employment. This position will be a key part of the LCS team and provide employment services to young people. This position will develop and oversee the broad spectrum of employment readiness programming including support to develop foundational skill sets (soft skills) and development of a career pathway. This will include leading Leadership Groups, Clubs, teaching Job Readiness workshops, and completing all the subsequent paperwork to support documentation of outcomes. This position bridges both the employment, academic, and foundational skills programming and needs a dynamic and self-motivated person that can relate to, lead, and follow youth within an alternative school setting.
This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position that is anticipated to be 2 years in duration. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA).
Job Duties
To be considered minimally qualified applicant must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to:

• Develop and implement community engagement and experiential learning initiatives across diverse student pathways, and for a diverse group of students.
• Design, implement and facilitate workshops on Job Readiness Training so that each participant has a portfolio. Curriculum will include at a minimum: résumé and cover letter writing, job shadowing, employer site visits, self-advocacy, and independent living skills.
• Develop employer partnership based on student interest, and work with employer partners to host internships (paid by King County CYYAD) and over unsubsidized employment.
• Assist other LCS team members with internships including processing payroll documents, managing timesheet submissions, securing required signatures, and maintaining or expanding internship site partnerships.
• Implement Financial Literacy workshops covering budgeting and money management, credit and credit scores, banking fundamentals, debt management, and related financial skills.
• Monitor, document, and report student progress, including retention, persistence, attendance, assessment results, experiential learning, and community involvement.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with students and LCS staff regarding expectations, opportunities, and program requirements.
• Collaborate with College Student Services to expand opportunities such as student organizations, campus employment, and involvement in on-campus programming.
• Coordinate engagement and enrichment programming to foster leadership development and early career readiness.
• Collaborate closely with program management, instructors, the MIS (data) team, and College partners to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with Seattle Central College and CYYAD standards.
• Contribute to an inclusive, supportive learning environment and perform additional duties as assigned.

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

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field or four years of experience supporting young people ages 16-24 years with education and employment.
• Experience working with out-of-school students (with or without a diploma/GED)
• At least two years of experience in job development or related field.
• At least one year of experience teaching or facilitating workshops.
• At least one year of experience teaching Job Readiness or related curriculum.
• Strong ability to engage with students and support them to employment goals including ability to be able to build individual relationships with students quickly, and ability to work with a diverse group of students.
• Familiarity with the King County, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, or similar, funding streams as related to Internships.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver goal-oriented results in a timely manner.
• Comfortable in a fast pace results orientated program and experience developing curriculum.
• Ability to work with and communicate clearly and effectively with individuals of diverse cultural socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with community colleges, WorkSource, juvenile court, parents and funders.
• Ability to work as a team member and have good interpersonal, facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers, with working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Valid Driver's License or the ability to travel within King County in a timely manner.
• Ability to pass a Washington State Patrol background check.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

• This position has been designated Non-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 LCS team works 100% onsite. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. The primary onsite location is Seattle Central College, Learning Center Seattle, 1701 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122.
• This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval.
• This position is not represented by a union.
• Classification: Occupational Education and Training Coordinator

WHO MAY APPLY:
This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place the week of September 21, 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 Phitsamai Xaxouthep,
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 Phitsamai Xaxouthep at
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• 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

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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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This position is required to work 100% onsite, with no option for telecommuting at Seattle Central College, 1701 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. Are you able to fulfill this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have supporting young people ages 16-24 with education and employment?

• I don't have this experience yet, but am willing to learn
• Less than one (1) year
• More than one (1) year, but less than two (2) years
• More than two (2) years, but less than three (3) years
• More than three (3) years, but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) or more years

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How many years of experience do you have in job development or a related field?

• I don't have this experience yet, but am willing to learn
• L