Position Open Date:

06/11/2026

Position Close Date:

Open until Filled Interested in making a difference in your community while building a career? Join our team as aWellness and Engagement Specialist!

WHO WE ARE

For 60 years, Opportunity Council has worked throughout Northwest Washington to build just, equitable communities through service, investment, and collaboration. Our mission is to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities. Part of a national network of Community Action Agencies, we are dedicated to helping people help each other and themselvesbuilding a community where everyone has the chance to thrive and contribute.

OUR VALUES

At Opportunity Council, our values guide everything we do. Collaboration, respect, integrity, passion, and learning shape how we show up for each other and for our community. Were also committed to weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into every part of our workfrom the help we offer in the community to the kind of workplace we create for our staff. To learn more about us and our work, visit our website: www.oppco.org

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Waystation Recuperative Respite Program (Waystation) is a respite emergency shelter for patients discharged directly from PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center (PSJMC) that are experiencing literal homelessness and need recuperative respite placement prior to returning to their current living arrangements. Waystation provides services to individuals with an emphasis on challenges related to severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders. The Wellness and Engagement Specialist Provides education regarding community services, supports client-identified and lead goal setting, and prevention services to respite clients and building operations including associated documentation. Responsible for daily crisis management, client relationship management, and effective and safe daily building operations. Works closely with clients, program staff and partner community providers to support clients as they recuperate and assist with connecting them to additional community services and housing resources.

WORK SCHEDULE

We currently have openings for several shifts: Thursday through

Sunday:

7am

• 6pm9am
• 8pm10pm
• 8am. Shift differential pay is offered for overnight hours. Saturday through Tuesday 11am
• 10pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Interacts with clients in respite program, maintaining a positive and supportive environment. Also, assists residents in the facility regarding nutritional needs and encourages healthy eating, as set forth by PSJMC Medical Provider and Discharge Staff, promotes cleanliness in all areas, and supports client agency for all self-serve food/beverage items.

Attends to the milieu to ensure a restful and cooperative environment.

Stays in regular communication with staff members of PSJMC to coordinate/discuss discharges to Waystation. This can...