Emergency Services Patrol Supervisor

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.

To be considered minimally qualified applicant must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to: 

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 HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
• 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 5^th 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 tools and resources 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, [email protected].

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.

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team 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, [email protected].

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