(Prenatal to Five) Universal Developmental Screening & Promotion Program Manager (PPM III)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Creatively and collaboratively work toward the UDSP vision and strategic plan.
• Generate interest in developmental promotion activities, including developmental screening, in underserved areas.
• Provide strengths-based guidance and collaborative partnership to existing UDSP programs and other community programs interested in developmental promotion and screening.
• Educate about culturally responsive developmental screening and promotion practices.
• Collaborate with other strategy leads to increase developmental promotion activities.
• Serve as the main contact and program manager for UDSP-funded community-based partners.
• Support management and continuous improvement of the Seattle Developmental Bridge program.
• Build strong relationships with UDSP contractors, document learnings, share updates, and provide guidance.
• Share information, foster connections among community and system partners, and respond to requests for information and technical assistance.
• Design and implement collaborative workgroups and quarterly convenings for UDSP contractors.
• Manage budgets, approve invoices, and ensure budget alignment with strategic vision.
• Write, review, and monitor contracts with community-based organizations.
• Support data collection, analyze data, and share insights with partners.
• Steward community-driven vision and ensure services are informed by communities and families.
• Prepare, administer, and monitor Requests for Proposals and contracts, and onboard new community partners.
• Maintain accurate records of contract activities and coordinate project management activities.
• Seek and implement ongoing feedback to improve the UDSP strategy.
• Foster an environment of open communication, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Plan, convene, and facilitate meetings with diverse stakeholders to support alignment and gather input.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of equity, racial and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of systemic inequities affecting marginalized communities.
• Deep knowledge of early childhood development and milestones for children prenatal to age five.
• Knowledge of early learning sectors in King County and Washington State.
• At least two (2) years' experience leading projects, programs, or strategies in early childhood programming.
• At least two (2) years' experience administering developmental screening tools such as ASQ, MCHAT, or SWYC with diverse children and families.
• Experience honoring families' home cultures and languages while centering racial, disability, and linguistic justice.
• Experience facilitating participatory meetings with diverse groups and designing adult learning supports.
• Experience managing multiyear budgets for programs or strategies.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail, prioritize tasks quickly, and respond to changing needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations, including families, providers, partners, and funders.
• Skills to communicate complex information effectively through visuals, documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner.

Nice to Have

• Experience training or coaching providers who do early childhood developmental screening with diverse children and families.
• Experience with program leadership, contract management, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Experience navigating referrals for developmental evaluations and support services such as ESIT, Early Childhood Special Education, or private therapy.

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects, programs, or strategies in early childhood programming.
• Experience administering developmental screening tools with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of early development and milestones for children prenatal to age five.

Benefits & Perks

• King County is recognized as one of Washington State's best employers by Forbes.
• Work environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Opportunity to serve a community where residents can thrive.
• Workplace committed to workforce equity and supporting a diverse workforce.