VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD - AT LARGE

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD - AT LARGE

Salary

$0.00 Hourly

Location

Port Orchard, WA

Job Type

VOLUNTEER

Department

VOLUNTEER HUMAN SERVICES

Division

VOL-Mental Health, Chemical Dep & Therapeutic Courts Program

Opening Date

04/06/2026

FLSA

Determined by Position

Bargaining Unit

NON

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OVERVIEW

Community Advisory Committee Member - (At-Large - Volunteer)

Kitsap County Mental Health, Chemical Dependency & Therapeutic Courts Program

Are you passionate about strengthening mental health, substance use, and justice-related services in your community?

Kitsap County is looking for an At-Large representative to join our Community Advisory Committee, a group of dedicated community members helping guide how local funding supports critical behavioral health services.

This is your chance to bring your voice, perspective, and lived or professional experience to decisions that directly impact our community.

About the Committee

The Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, and Therapeutic Court Community Advisory Committee is an 11-member group that advises the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners on behavioral health needs and funding priorities.

The Committee plays a vital role in:

• Reviewing funding proposals
• Recommending how Treatment Sales Tax funds are allocated
• Evaluating program outcomes and community impact
• Ensuring transparency and accountability in public investments

As a Committee member, you will:

• Review and score funding applications for local programs
• Help recommend funding decisions to the Board of Commissioners
• Assess whether funded programs are meeting community needs
• Contribute to strategic planning and system improvement efforts
• Collaborate with fellow members to ensure fair, thoughtful decision-making

Who Can Apply? We are seeking individuals who:

• Reside in one of the Kitsap County Commissioner Districts
• Bring lived experience, professional background, or strong community interest in:
• Mental health
• Substance use services
• Therapeutic courts or justice systems
• Represent the diverse voices and experiences of the community
• Are committed to ethical decision-making and collaboration

No prior board experience is required, just a willingness to engage, learn, and contribute.

Time Commitment - This is a volunteer role with a meaningful but manageable time commitment:

• Monthly Meetings (Required): 1 meeting per month (2 hours), typically held the third Thursday from 5:00-7:00 PM (virtual or hybrid)
• Annual Funding Review Process (Required - July & August): 7-10 hours per week during this period. Review and score approximately 30-40 proposals (completed independently). Participate in two in-person evening Executive Sessions (4 hours each) to finalize funding recommendations
• Optional Subcommittees: Up to 10-12 additional hours per year.
• Estimated Total Commitment: ~60-65 hours annually. (Most of the workload is concentrated in July and August.)

Why Join?

• Help decide how funding supports vital services in your community
• Influence system-level change in behavioral health and justice services
• Bring forward the voice of your district and community
• Work alongside a thoughtful, engaged group of community members

Additional Information

• Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners
• Serve three-year terms (with potential for reappointment)
• Must be able to participate in meetings and complete independent review work
• Applicants must have access to internet/technology for virtual participation
• Conflict of interest guidelines apply during funding decisions

Selected applicants will:

• Attend a Committee meeting
• Meet with staff to review expectations
• Participate in an interview process
• Be considered for appointment by the Board of County Commissioners

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Hannah Shockley, Kitsap County Department of Human Services

Phone: (360) 337-4827 email: hshockle@Kitsap.gov

Kitsap County Commissioner District Map: Kitsap_County_Commissioners_Full.pdf

No benefits are offered with this position except those required by the state or federal law.

01

Describe any work or volunteer experience with low-income, at risk, mental health or substance abuse programs and/or populations If no experience. list NA

02

What experiences, personal, professional, or community-based, have shaped your interest in behavioral health or community services?

03

Which Kitsap County Commissioner district do you represent through your residence: Your response will be used only to confirm eligibility for vacancies that require residence in a specific Kitsap County Commissioner district. Candidates are selected based on the requirements of the individual vacancy Kitsap County Commissioner District Map: https://www.kitsap.gov/auditor/Documents/Kitsap_County_Commissioners_Full.pdf

• District 1 - North Kitsap
• District 2 - South Kitsap
• District 3 - Central Kitsap

04

Please list any additional qualifications for this appointment that you did not include on your application. Such as: skills, activities, training, and education. If no additional information, list NA

05

Do you certify that your application to the Kitsap County Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Therapeutic Court advisory committee is made solely in an individual capacity (not on behalf of any organization) and affirm that you have no actual or perceived conflict of interest?

• Yes, I certify and affirm this statement.
• No, I cannot certify this statement.

06

Do you certify that you have provided two professional or community references on your application, and understand that these references are important in the selection process because they help verify your qualifications, experience, and ability to contribute effectively to the Kitsap County Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Therapeutic Court?

• Yes, I certify that I have provided two references and understand their importance.
• No, I have not provided two references.

Required Question

Employer Kitsap County

Address 614 Division St, MS#23A

Port Orchard, Washington, 98366

Phone 360.337.7185

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kitsap