Annual Giving Drive begins Oct. 3
King County’s Annual Giving Drive (AGD) kicks off next week, and it’s your opportunity to support the causes and nonprofits that are important to you.
This year, the AGD runs from Oct. 3 to Nov. 18. During the drive, King County employees may:
- Market and communicate about specific causes and participating Employee Giving nonprofits
- Sign-up online in self-service for payroll donations for the coming year
- Give using Time Donation
- Invite in nonprofit speakers
- Hold fundraisers and put on special events
- and more!
Look for more information on the many ways you can participate coming soon, and learn more on the Annual Giving Drive website.
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Is your information correct in PeopleSoft?
Benefits Open Enrollment is Nov. 1-15, and it's important that you review and update your personal information in PeopleSoft to ensure you receive announcements.
You can also update your emergency contact information, receive important updates, and select the email address where you prefer to receive information.
Got to ess.kingcounty.gov and select Personal Details to make sure all items are up to date. For login help, call the IT Service Center at 206-263-4357.
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KCSO's newest K9 recruit
Cross-posted from the Sheriff's Newsletter
The King County Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce Quinn, the latest member to join the K9 unit. Quinn is a 20-month-old male Labrador Retriever and comes from a prestigious hunting dog pedigree.
Before joining KCSO, Quinn had a career as a featured cover model for Purina. Quinn will start training in October for the narcotics division along with his handler, Detective Travis Gray.
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Do you qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program?
As a King County employee, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The U.S. Department of Education is allowing a one-time exception to give borrowers credit for payments that may not have qualified in the past for forgiveness.
Please forward your completed application form to your department payroll representatives for verification. The deadline for submission is Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.
Please note, PSLF is different from the one-time student loan debt relief of up to $20,000. PSLF is a program for people who work in public service in federal, state, tribal, or local government, or for a non-profit organization. Go to Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid for more information.
Undsertstanding and supporting people with substance abuse disorder
Public Health - Seattle and King County has a training resource hub for understanding and supporting people with substance use disorders (addiction). The site contains short videos, recorded webinars, clinical guidelines, and educational materials. There are also links to order supplies for programs, and a toolkit for providing naloxone (Narcan) training to your team, clients, or the public. Read more.
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Professional Development Scholarship Information Sessions
Career Support Services is hosting information sessions for the Coalition Labor Agreement’s Professional Development Scholarship throughout October.
These sessions will go over key items for a strong application and to answer any questions you may have about this career-boosting opportunity. Multiple dates and times are available.
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New mindfulness schedule for fall 2022
Balanced You continues to partner with Mindfulness Northwest to offer free mindfulness classes and workshops to King County employees. All classes are held live on Zoom.
Mindfulness is a practice that can help you quiet your mind, find focus, and reduce some of the stress many of us experience. This fall, we have classes available for all employees that will teach techniques such as mindful communication, mindful leadership, and much more. View the full schedule here or register for an upcoming class below.
Mindful Communication 1: Recognizing the Inner Life
When we communicate mindfully, every interaction is fresh with opportunity and open to discovery. Mindful Communication helps us break down the complex process of communication, increase awareness of what's really going on, and bring greater clarity and kindness to our interactions.
Become more aware of the inner life of you and your communication partners and how that affects the effectiveness of communication.
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Save the date: Oct. 11 special event recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, all King County employees are invited to attend a virtual celebration featuring remarks by King County’s Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Anita Whitfield and Leo Flor, Director of the Department of Community and Human Services. This event is sponsored by the King County Disability Equity Network.
- Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. Join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 891 3324 7228
ASL interpreters and Closed Captioning will be provided. For support with other reasonable accommodation needs, please email disabilityequity@kingcounty.gov.
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Mental Health First Aid@Work
Balanced You partners with the National Council of Behavioral Health to offer Mental Health First Aid@Work trainings free for King County employees.
Like CPR and physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid@Work trainings teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. Participants will learn the common risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder. The program offers concrete tools and answers key questions like, “What do I do?” and, “Where can someone find help?”
Attend an upcoming training:
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Seattle Symphony $29 sale ends Oct. 1
King County employees are being offered a special price of $29 tickets for Pops Series Orchestra level seats on the Main Floor.
Prices are good through Oct. 1. View upcoming performances and purchase tickets at www.seattlesymphony.org/concerttickets. Enter the sale code 29GKSale.
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Latin Fire: Oct. 14 and 16
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Holiday Pops: Dec. 9 and 10
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Gene Kelly: A Life in Music: March 17 thru 19
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The Linda Rondstadt Songbook: June 9 thru 11
See all available King County employee discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
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Training Spotlight:
American Sign Language Level I – Online – Seattle Central College. Enhance your communication skills by learning American Sign Language (ASL) through this interactive introductory course. Learn the manual alphabet for fingerspelling words and names as well as basic signs for simple communication and gain a basic understanding of ASL grammar principles. Will also cover the history of the deaf community and its language. Fee is $269.
- Saturdays, Oct. 1 thru Dec. 17, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register here.
Secrets of Powerful Writing – Online – North Seattle College. Good writing doesn't have to be hard if you know the secrets. Whatever you write, professional or personal, you'll benefit from being able to express yourself clearly and directly on paper. In this hands-on class you'll learn to clarify your message, communicate complex information, avoid common mistakes, edit and proofread your writing, use proper grammar and punctuation, communicate on social and electronic media, and more. This is a four-session class. Fee is $99.
Please visit our King County Eventbrite website and our Learning and Development website for more learning opportunities. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
Pet of the Week: Zaza
Hi, I'm Zaza, a two-year-old female Pit Bull. I'm an affectionate young lady, who's full of energy and loves to play. I do well with other dogs after a slow introduction.
You can find out more about me and my other friends on our website at www.kingcounty.gov/adoptapet. Note that RASKC has moved back to walk-in services. You can find out more information about our adoption process on our website as well. If you have more questions, contact RASKC via phone at 206-296-7387 (PETS) or email pets@kingcounty.gov.
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Featured Job: Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) Community Partnerships, Project/Program Manager III
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King County Headlines
Public Health Insider: This fall, take action to reduce the risk of falls
Best Starts for Kids: Announcing 18 Youth and Family Homelessness Prevention Initiative Awardees
Public Health Insider: Ten-year review of sudden and unexpected deaths among people experiencing homelessness
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