Options Counselor – Aging & Disability Resource Center

Wisconsin Counties; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System pension

Generous PTO

Job summary

Wisconsin Counties' Aging and Disability Resource Center is seeking an Options Counselor in Chippewa County. The role focuses on information and assistance for older adults and people with disabilities, delivering options counseling and access to long-term care programs.

You will advocate for clients and engage in outreach to raise awareness of ADRC services. The position requires a health or human services degree, WI LTC Functional Screen certification within a year, memory screener credential,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Health or Human Services related field required.
• State of Wisconsin Long Term Care Functional Screen Certification must be obtained within 1 year.
• Certified Memory Screener within one year of hire.
• Certified Options Counselor within six months of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience with older persons, adults with disabilities or family caregivers.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and assistance to older adults, persons with disabilities and families.
• Deliver options counseling and access to publicly funded long-term care programs.
• Coordinate transitional services for students and ADRC advocacy.
• Participate in outreach activities to promote services.

Skills

Driver's license

Experience with older persons

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health or Human Services

LTC Functional Screen Certification (state of WI)

Memory Screener certification

Options Counselor certification within 6 months

Job description

Options Counselor – Aging & Disability Resource Center

Application Deadline: 2026-11-29

Job Type: County

Job Description: 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: $32.37 – $35.19 per hour depending on qualifications plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Maximum Wage: $42.23 per hour

Benefits: Health Insurance offered through AmeriBen (Anthem BluePreferred Network) is a high deductible plan with a low monthly premium! 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

EOE.