At a glance:Crisis Connections is seeking a Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer to join their growing team in Seattle, WA. This is CC's first Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer as they grow their leadership team. Crisis Connections has been responding to calls for help and serving as a community safety net since 1964, and their work is critical in supporting everyone, especially those who are marginalized. With the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer’s expertise, they will help the organization advance equity and inclusion within the operations of the organization, as well as in the services provided. There are strong commitments and support from the CEO, senior executive leadership team, and the Board, as they are invested in supporting diversity focused initiatives to guide Crisis Connections at all levels. In addition to being in a collaborative and supportive environment, Crisis Connections offers great benefits and perks such as working remotely 2-3 days each week and free parking in Downtown Seattle.

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Description: What you'll be doing:Another Source’s client, Crisis Connections, is recruiting a Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer to join their team in Seattle, WA. This will be the organization’s first Chief Diversity Officer and a hybrid opportunity working remotely 2-3 days per week. For the days you will be working on-site, there is free parking offered on-site in Downtown Seattle!

Crisis Connections has been responding to calls for help and serving as a community safety net since 1964, and their work is critical in supporting everyone, especially those who are marginalized. With the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer’s expertise, they will help the organization advance equity and inclusion within the operations of the organization, as well as in the services provided. There are strong commitments and support from the CEO, senior executive leadership team, and the Board, as they are invested in supporting diversity focused initiatives to guide Crisis Connections at all levels.

Crisis Connections offers an array of support services that are free and easily accessible addressing “all things crisis”. Our core programs include: the 24-Hour Crisis Line, King County 2-1-1, Teen Link, WA Warm Line, WA Recovery Help Line, and support after suicide services. With over 350 trained volunteers and 225 staff, CC provides support, resources and certified training for King County and other communities statewide.

And in July of 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules to establish 9-8-8 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. The Crisis Connections 9-8-8 call center supports and serves the state’s most densely populated and highest needs of the state.

Learn more: https://www.crisisconnections.org/

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Crisis Connections puts their employees first. Enjoy these benefits & perks at CC:*

• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off, Including 12 Paid Holidays
• Discount on ORCA transit pass
• Voluntary Life Insurance, and Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Free Parking in Downtown Seattle!

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Anticipated Salary Range:* $150,000 – 155,000

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More A*bout the Role:
The Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer (CDIO) is a member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for making sure Crisis Connections (CC) has a welcoming work and volunteer environment for people of all genders, races, cultures, ages, sexual orientation and abilities. Intersecting with human resources, programs, marketing/communications, volunteer services and board of trustees, the CDIO encourages and supports diversity through company culture, staff and volunteer training, workplace activities and recruitment.

The CDIO ensures that policies, practices, procedures, and strategic planning advance equity and inclusion. The CDIO works in collaboration with the CEO and executive leadership to guarantee the successful creation and implementation of key policies, practices, and procedures that advance equity and inclusion within the operations of the organization, as well as in the services provided.

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Responsibilities of the Role:*

• Serves as a primary leader and strategic partner in shaping an equitable and inclusive organization. Achieves this by collaborating with CEO, senior leaders, employees, board and community partners.
• Provides strategy and consultation to internal stakeholders on equity, inclusion, and belonging. Supports actions to address problematic behaviors, management practices and policies that are counter to furthering DEI.
• Provides strategy and consultation on internal and external programming, including training, affinity groups, volunteer management, and community engagement.
• Develops processes and systems to evaluate and measure the impact of equity and inclusion initiatives. Facilitates process for setting program and organizational diversity goals.

• Provides strategy and consultation to HR to ensure that equity issues in employee relations, data analysis and from exit interviews are addressed, as well as equal employment and other regulations are followed.
• Provide guidance to internal and external communications toward strengthening the organizational communication strategy in ways that reach a diverse set of audiences.
• Serves as a primary leader and strategic partner in shaping equitable community partnership frameworks and best practices.
• Directs staff and volunteer training initiatives on cultural competency, gender differences, disability, sexual harassment, building a climate of equity and inclusion, and other topics designed to increase awareness and support of equity and inclusion values.
• Oversee relationship building work in the community to increase utilization of CC services in communities that have been historically underserved by the Crisis Response and health & human services systems

• Support leaders in assessing program outcomes through an equity lens, assess gaps in training/knowledge of staff and volunteers, and create plans to address those gaps.
• Oversees the organization’s equity budget.
• Cultivates relationships with key stakeholders – internally and externally – to advance the organization’s equity and inclusion initiatives.

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Minimum Qualifications:*

• Minimum of seven years’ experience leading racial equity and inclusion strategic planning, policy, and initiatives at a leadership level.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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Preferred Qualifications:*

• Master’s degree preferred

• Diversity certification a plus

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.

Crisis Connections (CC) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. CC does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion, or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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