Certification Specialist

Position Open Date:09/10/2026 Position Close Date: Open until filled Interested in making a difference in your community while building a career? Join our team as aCertification 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: The Certification Specialist reviews staff program files for Opportunity Councils utility and/or rental assistance programs to ensure the files are complete and accurate and comply with program eligibility and rules set forth by federal, state and private funders.

When necessary, the Certification Specialist issues file corrections and provides file feedback to intake specialists.

In addition, the Certification Specialist prepares staff files for payment and assists the Energy Certification Supervisor with vendor relations and payments.

As needed, the Certification Specialist provides backup support for eligibility and outreach services to clients seeking assistance from Community Services intake programs, and performs a variety of complex clerical and administrative functions.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reviews staff program files for completion and accuracy, compliance with program eligibility, and rules set forth by funders.

Issues corrections to staff as needed.Provides feedback to staff regarding program eligibility, file documentation requirements, and file processing.Prepares files for utility and landlord payment processing using client database and paperless file systems.Assists Energy Certification Supervisor with communication and payment to utility vendors and landlords.Assists Energy Certification Supervisor & Leads with client database and client file system development.In backup role, may provide direct client services including eligibility determinations, providing information and referral, and processing client information.Maintains confidentiality of all client data in accordance with agency, state, and federal guidelines.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: Associates degree or equivalent experienceAt least two years ...