The Council received money from the Administration on Community Living (ACL) to expand the public health workforce. We are looking for creative and innovative proposals to expand and prepare for future health challenges that our community with developmental disabilities may face. Applications will include a Scope of Work detailing how the funds will be spent to support the costs of including wages and benefits for a range of public health professionals including but not limited to:

Community health worker; program manager public health nurse communication and policy experts; case investigator; contact tracer; social support specialist; disease intervention specialist; epidemiologist; laboratory personnel; Information specialists; and other positions required to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. A link the application may be found by clicking the "Full Post" button below or on by accessing the Washington Electronic Business (WEBS) website.

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