King County Veteran Reentry Program Coordinator (PPM I)

King County; SeaTac, Seattle (WA, WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

King County’s Department of Community and Human Services is seeking a Veteran Reentry Program Coordinator to support veterans involved in the criminal legal system. The role coordinates reentry plans, links veterans to housing, healthcare, and benefits, and collaborates with VA partners for seamless service delivery.

The position is hybrid, with primary onsite work in Tukwila, WA, 40 hours/week, and requires knowledge of veteran resources and strong data skills.

Qualifications

• Security clearance required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with veteran services or criminal legal system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and reentry support for veterans involved in the criminal legal system.
• Conduct needs assessments and coordinate reentry plans with community resources.
• Assist with accessing housing, healthcare, veterans benefits, and other entitlements.
• Coordinate appointments and serve as liaison with VA Puget Sound and WDVA partners.
• Gather data and analyze trends to support program development and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with King County Veterans Program and correctional facilities to support veterans.

Skills

Security clearance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Veteran resources knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

The Adult Services Division (ASD) of DCHS works in partnership with communities to develop, support, and provide human services programs focused on achieving results in housing stability, financial stability, healthy living, and social engagement for veterans, service members, and their families; older adults and their caregivers; and other resilient communities. The division's work also includes efforts to strengthen connections within and improve access to the human services system.

ASD manages and provides equity-focused stewardship of revenue from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL), the RCW 73.08 veterans relief fund and King County general fund-funded human services programs. ASD also supports the King County VSHSL Advisory Board, the King County Veterans Advisory Board, and the King County Women's Advisory Board. King County is an active partner in King County's Area Agency on Aging.

This recruitment will be used to fill 3 vacancies for a King County Veteran Reentry Program Coordinator (Project/Program Manager I):

• Two (2) Career Services
• One (1) Special Duty Assignement/Term Limited Temporary

These positions will work collaboratively with the King County Veterans Program, DAJD, and VA partners to support veterans involved in the criminal legal system transitioning from incarceration.

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around October 5th, 2026.

WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) Career Service positions and one (1) Special Duty Assignment/Term Limited Temporary (3yr; subject to change depending on operational need). This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre‑approval. This position is represented by PROTEC17-Non‑Sups Staff.

MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: 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 HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: DCHS 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 TUKWILA at 645 Andover Park West, Tukwila, WA 98188.

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 remote. 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.

• Provide outreach, engagement, and reentry support/care coordination for veterans who are incarcerated in King Countycorrectional facilitiesand/or recently released to King County.
• Conduct reentry needs assessments, develop reentry plans, and coordinate services with community resources.
• Assistclients in securing linkages to behavioral and primary healthcare; housing;veteransbenefits and/or other entitlements and publicly funded benefits; educational and vocational resources; and other basic needs.
• Assistclients with accessing needed services by setting up and attending appointments with clients if needed to provide continuity of care.
• Collaborate with criminal legal partners to understand the needs of incarcerated veterans andfacilitatereentry/resource groups at King Countycorrectional facilities(in coordination with community partners whenappropriate)to address identified needs.
• Serve as liaison to King County Veterans Program and work collaboratively with the following partners in order to identify and provide reentry support services to King County veterans with criminal legal system involvement: VA Puget Sound; WA Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA); ETS REACH; King County Jail Health Services; King County Therapeutic Courts; King County Department of Public Defense (DPD); King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO); and partner correctional facilities, such as the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) and Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC).
• Gather data andidentifytrends that exist in the incarcerated veteran population andassistin analysis for program development and continuous quality improvement.
• Identifygaps and barriers in available community resources and advocate for systemic changes.
• Assistin program planning, data submission, and report drafting. Collaborate with criminal legal/correctional facilitypartners on reporting needs as requested.
• Maintain a broad working knowledge of veteran resources in King County and coordinate services, including VSHSL-funded programs.
• Provide information about relevant community-based resources to veterans with criminal legal involvement, their families, and criminal legal partners.
• Network with otherjurisdictionsto coordinate and share information.
• Respond to inquiries about the program, procedures, processes, or relevant regulations and laws.
• Local travel on behalf of the agency is a job requirement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must either have an existing security clearance or be able to obtain a security clearance within 6 months of hire, and be able to pass a background check to allow secure access to King County correctional facilities.
• Knowledge of and experience working with veteran or military services and resources, especially in King County or the Puget Sound region, including King County Veterans Program, VSHSL-funded partners, and the WA state and federal VA.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as a team lead, and as a team member.
• Skill in working as an effective team member.
• Knowledge of health and social issuesimpactingtarget population and community well‑being.
• Basic quantitative skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Skills in gathering,manipulating, and using data.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook email, and web‑based applications.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Experience (1+ years of professional‑level or equivalent) providing direct client services related to the social service field or outreach programs.

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.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

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.