Wellness and Engagement Specialist Lead

Position Open Date: 06/04/2026 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 Lead! 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 Medical Respite is an emergency respite shelter for individuals discharged directly from PeaceHealth St.

Joseph Medical Center who are experiencing homelessness and require a safe environment to recuperate prior to returning to their living situation.

Services emphasize support for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders.

The Wellness Engagement Specialist Lead (WES Lead) supports daily program operations, client engagement, crisis response, and staff coordination to ensure safe, effective, and client-centered service delivery.

The Lead provides direct client support, oversees shift operations, maintains strong communication with hospital and community partners, and ensures accurate documentation and compliance with medical discharge expectations.

Note: While core functions and responsibilities apply across all shifts, specific functions and responsibilities may vary depending on the assigned shift and operational needs of the facility.

WORK SCHEDULE: Friday through Monday, 6:30am-5pm ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Hospital & Community Partner Coordination Communicate regularly with PeaceHealth discharge planners and hospital staff.Coordinate admissions, discharges, paperwork, and follow-up as needed.Collaborate with case managers, partner agencies, and service providers.Ensure continuity of care and client engagement with referred services.

Program Operations & Facility Support Assist with inventory tracking, food orders, and supply management as required.Ensure vehicles, logs, and equipment are maintained for program use.Prepare and sanitize rooms for partner providers and client appointments.Support room turnover, cleaning, sterilization, and routine facility upkeep.Maintain sanitation and food safety standards.P...