ADRC Information & Care Navigator

Winnebago County, Wisconsin; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago County, Wisconsin seeks an ADRC Specialist to inform and assist elderly and disabled adults about community resources and long-term care options. The role includes case management, counseling, and enrollment support in Wisconsin programs.

The position is full-time with a 37.5-hour workweek and standard 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. hours, based in the Human Services department. Prior social services experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Social Work preferred.
• AIRS certification within one year of hire.
• Certification to administer the Wisconsin Long Term Functional Screen within one year.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively assess the needs, strengths, goals and outcomes of consumers and families.
• Provide information and assistance to help consumers and families make informed long-term care decisions.
• Help consumers access community resources and natural supports.
• Conduct initial consumer-needs screenings using the online functional screening tool.
• Provide long-term care options counseling and enrollment counseling.
• Refer consumers and family members to appropriate services and assist with applications and follow-up.
• Document case-management activities per division standards.
• Give occasional public talks to educate groups about the ADRC and services.
• Maintain current information about long-term living resources for the community.

Skills

Adult Protective Service knowledge

Active listening

Case management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Agency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Social Work

AIRS certification within 1 year

Certification to administer Wisconsin Long Term Functional Screen

Tools

Wisconsin Incident Tracking System (WITS)

Online functional screening tool

Job description

Winnebago County, Wisconsin seeks an ADRC Specialist to inform and assist elderly and disabled adults about community resources and long-term care options. The role includes case management, counseling, and enrollment support in Wisconsin programs.

The position is full-time with a 37.5-hour workweek and standard 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. hours, based in the Human Services department. Prior social services experience is valued.