Options Counselor – ADRC
Chippewa County is accepting applications for an Options Counselor position within the Department of Human Services – Aging & 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, Certified Memory Screener, and Certified Options Counselor within one (1) year of hire required. Social Work Certification within two (2) year of hire preferred. A valid driver’s licenses required. Visit www.co.chippewa.wi.us to view the full position description and other job requirements.
Starting Wage: $23.61 – $29.74 per hour depending on qualifications plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Maximum Wage: $37.18 per hour
Benefits: Health insurance offered through AmeriBen (Anthem Blue Preferred Network) is a high deductible plan ($2,000 for an individual and $4,000 for a family) with $0 premiums! Wisconsin Retirement System pension! Dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, critical illness, accident insurance and disability insurance offered. Generous PTO program of 7.09 hours of PTO earned bi-weekly. For more information on Chippewa County’s benefits visit our website at https://www.co.chippewa.wi.us/government/administration/human-resources-division/employee-benefits.
Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.co.chippewa.wi.us under Career Opportunities. Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, February 5th 2023 at 4:30 PM. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. EOE.
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Deadline Note: Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.co.chippewa.wi.us under Career Opportunities. Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, February 5th 2023 at 4:30 PM. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. EOE.