OPTIONS COUNSELOR
Chippewa County is accepting applications for an Options Counselor position within the Department of Human Services – Aging and Disability Resource Center Division. We value our core principles like advocacy, compassion, respect, and empowerment, but we also embrace gratitude, integrity and humility. This is just a part of what makes Chippewa County Human Services the place to take your career to the next level!
The job duties of the Options Counselor include but are not limited to providing the following types of services to older adults, persons with disabilities, and their families, friends, caregivers and advocates: information and assistance, options counseling, access to publicly funded long-term care programs and services, transitional services for students, consumer and ADRC advocacy, and outreach activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a Health or Human Services related field required.
• State of Wisconsin Long Term Care Functional Screen Certification -AND-
Certified Memory Screener within one (1) year of hire required.
• Certified Options Counselor within six (6) months of hire required.
• Minimum of one-year experience working with older persons, adults with disabilities or family caregivers.
• A valid driver’s licenses required.
Visit www.chippewacountywi.gov to view the full position description and other job requirements.
Starting Wage: $32.05 – $34.84 per hour depending on qualifications plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Maximum Wage: $41.81 per hour
Benefits: Health Insurance offered through AmeriBen (Anthem BluePreferred Network) is a high deductible plan ($3,000 – Single and $6,000 – Family). Includes Near-Site Clinic at ReforMedicine with $0 cost office visits, physicals, labs, etc. And physical therapy services at Doctors of Physical Therapy in Lake Hallie, Augusta, Thorp, Chetek, and Cameron with $0 cost for visits! Wisconsin Retirement System pension! Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Disability Insurance offered. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) of 7.09 hours earned bi-weekly! For more information on Chippewa County’s Benefits visit:
https://www.chippewacountywi.gov/government/administration/human-resources-division/employee-benefits
TO APPLY: Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.chippewacountywi.gov under Career Opportunities. Applications must be submitted electronically by Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. EOE.
*Interviews will be conducted on Monday, December 22nd, 2025.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chippewa/
Deadline Note: Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.chippewacountywi.gov under Career Opportunities. Applications must be submitted electronically by Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. EOE. *Interviews will be conducted on Monday, December 22nd, 2025.