Employment

Welcome to Olympic Area Agency on Aging (O3A).

Join our mission to help older adults, persons with disabilities, and their caregivers in leading independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in their own homes and communities. Our team members reside and work in charming small-town rural communities, nestled amidst some of the most beautiful landscapes in Washington state. O3A staff coordinate essential services for older adults and adults with disabilities in Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, and Pacific Counties. We invite you to spend some time on this website to learn more about about the services we provide to our communities. Whether you are visiting this page in response to a recruitment positing or because you are a retired professional considering a second career in social services, we look forward to reviewing your application!

O3A is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE) and certified Age Friendly Employer.

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for a position with O3A, complete our agency application form below and email this to careers@o3a.org along with a letter of interest and resume.

For some positions, additional documentation may be required. Employees of O3A may have access to confidential and sensitive information related to vulnerable adults and children. For this reason, all prospective employees must agree to authorize O3A to conduct a criminal background check. Background checks will be run after interviews on lead candidates. All positions are “open until filled.” O3A reserves the right to offer the position at any time after a posted position’s initial close date. The Administrative office in Port Townsend is the point of contact for applications regardless of which office a position will be based in.

CONTACT US:

careers@o3a.org

Phone:

(360) 207-0966

OPEN POSITIONS APPLY NOW

Part-time hours may be negotiated on a case-by-case basis, dependent upon agency needs and candidate qualifications and experience.

AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC) SPECIALIST, Sequim office. 1 position available. Full-time, 40 hrs./wk. Non-Exempt. $29.54/hr. starting wage if hired at Step 1. Maximum pay at end of range Step 12 is $38.75/hr. Full benefits package and WA PERS retirement plan. The ADRC Specialist Provides accurate and relevant information to individuals seeking resources including older adults, family caregivers, adults with disabilities and Medicaid/WA Cares beneficiaries. Conducts program and service eligibility screening and needs assessments. Delivers services and options counseling under targeted community-based programs, including: Care Transitions, Health Related Social Needs (HRSN), Medicaid access, and WA Cares. The ADRC Specialist provides individualized and comprehensive short-term case management services. Operates with a significant level of independence, requiring minimal supervision. Requires exemplary customer service skills. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral, health sciences, or related field with two years’ experience providing direct human services; or MA in behavioral, health sciences or related field with one year experience providing direct human service; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires current WDL & insured vehicle. O3A is an EEOE. Apply by 02/09/2026 by 5:00 PM (PST) to be considered in the first review. See above contact information and application forms, and job description provided below.

O3A Approved Job Description – ADRC Specialist – 7-21-2025

AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC) SPECIALIST, Aberdeen office with some travel to Raymond, WA required. 1 position available. Full-time, 40 hrs./wk. Non-Exempt. $29.54/hr. starting wage if hired at Step 1. Maximum pay at end of range Step 12 is $38.75/hr. Full benefits package and WA PERS retirement plan. The ADRC Specialist Provides accurate and relevant information to individuals seeking resources including older adults, family caregivers, adults with disabilities and Medicaid/WA Cares beneficiaries. Conducts program and service eligibility screening and needs assessments. Delivers services and options counseling under targeted community-based programs, including: Care Transitions, Health Related Social Needs (HRSN), Medicaid access, and WA Cares. The ADRC Specialist provides individualized and comprehensive short-term case management services. Operates with a significant level of independence, requiring minimal supervision. Requires exemplary customer service skills. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral, health sciences, or related field with two years’ experience providing direct human services; or MA in behavioral, health sciences or related field with one year experience providing direct human service; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires current WDL & insured vehicle. O3A is an EEOE. Open until filled. See above contact information and application forms, and job description provided below.

O3A Approved Job Description – ADRC Specialist – 7-21-2025

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Aberdeen or Sequim office. 1 position available. Full-time, 40 hrs./wk. Non-Exempt. $32.26/hr. starting wage if hired at Step 1. Maximum pay at end of range Step 12 is $42.33/hr. Full benefits package and WA PERS retirement plan. The Contract Specialist is responsible for the development of contracted services necessary to meet O3A’s state and federal contract obligations. Ensures that internal contracting policies and procedures comply with fund source requirements. Conducts public procurement processes. Negotiates contract terms and develops statements of work. Monitors contractor operational performance. Provides technical support to staff, contractors and community partners that is constructive and collaborative. Works within a team framework to meet goals for contracts management. Serves as designated lead for specific programs, funded through Medicaid, Older Americans Act, WA Cares Fund, and other fund sources. Programs may include Home Care, Nutrition, Community Options Program Entry Systems (COPES) Ancillary services, and/or other programs. Occasional travel is required. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in liberal arts or social/health sciences and minimum of three years’ experience in an administrative planning position, preferably in the human service field. Experience working in the field of community-based long-term care, social services planning and management, aging and/or disability services, and/or human services. Experience managing government and private contracts. Experience conducting competitive bidding processes. Experience in assessing compliance. Experience in provision of technical support to contractors. Requires current WDL & insured vehicle. O3A is an EEOE. Open until filled, applicants encouraged to apply promptly. See above contact information and application forms, and job description provided below.

O3A Approved Job Description – Contract Specialist -Rev 1 eff 6-23-25

CASE MANAGER, Aberdeen office. 1 position available. Full-time, 40 hrs./wk. Non-Exempt. $33.87/hr. starting wage if hired at Step 1. Maximum pay at end of range Step 12 is $44.44/hr. Full benefits package and WA PERS retirement plan. Provides case management for in-home care to seniors and adults with disabilities including assessment of care needs, creating service plans, coordinating care providers; focusing on client independence. Master’s Degree in behavioral or health sciences & 1 yr. paid social service experience or BA in similar fields and 2 yrs. paid social service experience; or BA and 4 yrs. paid social service experience. Requires current WDL & insured vehicle. O3A is an EEOE. Open until filled, applicants encouraged to apply promptly. See above contact information and application forms, and job description provided below.

O3A Approved Job Description – Case Manager – Rev. #2 Eff. 2-1-2025

Competitive Salaries & Benefits

Please review O3A’s Salary Chart provided for salary information: The possible salary range for all O3A positions (other than Executive Director) are reflected on the ranges included in the salary scale Steps 1-12: Approved O3A 2026 Salary Scale Chart w 3% COLA Eff. 1-1-26

O3A cares about our employees, and we work hard to make our agency is a place you will want to work! In addition to a competitive salary schedule, O3A employees enjoy:

Leave:

12 paid holidays per year.
8 hours per month paid annual leave accrual (increases with longevity, prorated if part-time).
8 hours per month sick leave accrual (prorated if part-time).

Medical:

All staff have access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling. Employees who work 80 hours per month or more are eligible for the full WA PEBB medical benefits package:

Employer paid employee medical.
Employer paid vision plan (no premium to add dependents).
Employer paid dental plan (no premium to add dependents).
Employer paid Basic Life Insurance (option to buy additional coverage).
Employer paid Basic AD&D insurance (option to buy additional coverage).
Employer paid Basic Long Term Disability (2 buy up options).
Optional employee-paid Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses.

Pension Plan:

Eligible O3A Employees participate in the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) pension plan funded by both employer and employee payroll contributions.
Options offered for voluntary additional payroll Deferred Compensation participation toward retirement.

Temporary and some part-time employees will not be eligible for all benefits.

Please note that all new staff are hired under a 6 month trial service period.

O3A is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE) and Certified Age Friendly Employer.