Options Counselor, Aging & Disability Resources

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

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,