Brown County, WI
Salary:
$26.04 Hourly Location :
Green Bay WI, WI Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
ADRC - 2025 - 06 Department:
Aging and Disability Resource Center Opening Date:
08/08/2025 Closing Date:
8/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE //
Each day is an opportunity to help others and make a difference in your community. You'll be a part of a mission driven, team-based organization that is committed to: Empowering growth through training, enrichment, and leadership opportunities Working together to elevate each other Fostering partnerships through meaningful interactions Disrupting the status quo to envision and create our future Being a catalyst for change Cultivating joy and celebrating one another YOUR IMPACT //
Help to empower others by listening to each customer's unique situation and providing options to assist them on their journey. Primary responsibility will be answering incoming customer calls to provide information and assistance, assessment, and long-term care options counseling services to older adults and adults with disabilities in Brown County.
Ensure that every story matters through active listening in-person, online, and through the call center Boost confidence and reduce stress by understanding customer and caregiver needs, and providing resources that will assist them Focus on person-centered planning through creation and development of action plans Help to connect eligible customers to programs by administering Long Term Care Functional Screens
YOUR EXPERIENCE /
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We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because we believe it makes our agency stronger. JOB SUMMARY: Provides information and assistance, assessment, and long-term care options counseling services to older adults and adults with disabilities in Brown County. Offer options counseling built on the strengths of individuals, families and the community. Works collaboratively with internal and external services in order to advocate for consumer needs to assure services are delivered. Essential Duties
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Consumer Services: Provides consumer driven prompt, accurate and friendly customer service responses to requests for information about an array of topics and for access to long term care resources. Collects consumer information and assesses clients/family needs to provide information and assistance over the phone, in office or at home that best meets the needs/demands of the consumer's schedule. Provide follow-up as needed to determine outcomes and provide additional assistance in locating resources and arranging services. Develops and implements action plans, short term, to organize and direct in-home supportive services for individuals with a limited support network according to ADRC policy. Assists in the identification of individualized, cost-effective, outcome-oriented service options (Options Counseling) that reflect goals that are personally meaningful and attainable by consumers and address immediate as well as longer term needs. Administer the Long-Term Care Functional Screen to determine functional eligibility. Provide information about the publicly funded long-term care and assist consumers throughout the eligibility determination and enrollment process. Collect preliminary financial data (including medical and remedial expenses) and refer to Economic Support Unit for financial eligibility determination. Participate in various transition activities designed to help youth who have a disability transition from school to the adult service system. Participates in prevention activities to include: evidence based classes, support groups and/or presentations. Arranges or provides transportation for consumers, if necessary, for service coordination. Problem solves with internal and external agencies on any concerns with clients as they relate to the independence and needs of the consumers served. Has a "Duty to Report" during a community emergency/disaster according to the ADRC Emergency Preparedness Plan. Documentation/Reporting Completes and maintains appropriate and timely documentation on consumers in the consumer records and databases. Completes and maintains required agency documentation for 100% Time Reporting purposes. Outreach and Community Collaboration Participates on special task forces, internal and community committees, in order to assist coordination of programs and services. Provides outreach activities in the form of booths and/or public speaking engagements for educational purposes on aging and disability services in the community. Represents ADRC of Brown County to the community at large through professional interaction, public speaking, media presentations, and participation in community advisory groups as requested. As an Information and Assistance service, works collaboratively with other Information and Referral programs to provide specialty assistance to agency target populations. Professional Growth and Development Attends and participate in staff development programs, including in-service training, staff meetings, and professional seminars including certification requirements in I & A through AIRS, and Functional Screen Certification. Comply with applicable federal and state laws, administrative rules, established agency procedures and accepted professional standards.
Minimum Qualifications Required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Education and Experience: • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a human service or related field is mandated. • In addition, two years experience in human services or social services, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licenses and Certifications: • Valid State of Wisconsin driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record. • Functional Screen Certification within 6 months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Knowledge of and demonstrated compliance with professional ethics and boundaries standards and codes of conduct. Knowledge of standards and principles of Information and Assistance including a willingness to become certified as an I & R Specialist through AIRS. Knowledge of community resources and referral procedures. Knowledge of assessment and care management techniques. Knowledge of planning, organizing and problem solving strategies. Knowledge of personnel management and policies. Knowledge of public service agencies, laws and regulations governing or affecting aging and community services. Knowledge of HIIPPA, privacy, and confidentiality standards of practice. Ability to relate to older people and people with disabilities and assess their needs. Ability to clearly articulate complex benefits, rules and regulations in terms that are easily understood. Ability to deal tactfully with difficult situations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing including the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of types of persons, both individually and in groups. Ability to proficiently use a computer and related office equipment; demonstrating familiarity with required software and data base programs. Ability to establish priorities for service intervention. Ability to be decisive and to make sound decisions under the pressure of crisis or emergency situations. Ability to participate in a work setting as a team player.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Extended periods of sitting; intermittent standing, walking and driving. Using hand(s) for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls. Occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching and grappling. Communicating orally in a clear manner. Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes. Distinguishing people, objects or injuries at varied distances under a variety of light conditions. Brown County is an E-Verify employer. Click the links below for more information. Competitive Pay!
Paid-time-off (PTO)
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Casual and Personal days
Pro-rated personal days and holiday pay available after 30 days of employment Pro-rated Vacation & Casual days available after 6 months of employment After 1st year of employment, you will have 3 weeks of PTO plus 9 paid holidays.
PTO Accrual Schedule: Holiday - The ADRC observes the following holidays: New Year's Eve Thanksgiving Day New Year's Day Day after Thanksgiving Memorial Day Christmas Eve Independence Day Christmas Day Labor Day
Casual - 5 Casual Days at the beginning of each year Personal - 3 Personal days at the beginning of each year Vacation - based on tenure, at the beginning of each year Zero (0) days vacation earned during the first six months of service (initial employment period) Pro-rated up to Five (5) days vacation during the second six months employment Ten (10) days vacation earned during the 2nd year of service Eleven (11) days vacation earned during the 3rd year of service Twelve (12) days vacation earned during the 4th year of service Thirteen (13) days vacation earned during the 5th year of service Fifteen (15) days vacation earned during the 6th year of service Eighteen (18) days vacation earned during the 10th year of service Twenty (20) days vacation earned during the 11th year of service Twenty-Five (25) days vacation earned during the 17th year of service
Retirement Benefit
ADRC contributes 8% of compensation into a 403(b)-thrift plan retirement program administered by Mutual of America after 1 year and 1000 hours worked, with a generous vesting schedule. Employees who work at or above 20 hours per week are eligible to contribute toward their own retirement plan thru payroll deduction. Employee contributions can be made as pre-tax "Tax Deferred Annuity" and/or after-tax "Roth IRA" also administered by Mutual of America.
Insurance Options
Health/Dental/Vision/Critical Illness & Accident/Life Insurance
Available after the 1st day of the month following 30 days of hire
Employer sponsored Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Available after 6 full months employment.
Flexible spending accounts: health and dependent care
Supportive Work Culture
Flexible work environment Ongoing education & training Employee Assistance Program provides mental wellness counseling at no cost ADRC is a qualifying employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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$26.04 Hourly Location :
Green Bay WI, WI Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
ADRC - 2025 - 06 Department:
Aging and Disability Resource Center Opening Date:
08/08/2025 Closing Date:
8/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE //
Each day is an opportunity to help others and make a difference in your community. You'll be a part of a mission driven, team-based organization that is committed to: Empowering growth through training, enrichment, and leadership opportunities Working together to elevate each other Fostering partnerships through meaningful interactions Disrupting the status quo to envision and create our future Being a catalyst for change Cultivating joy and celebrating one another YOUR IMPACT //
Help to empower others by listening to each customer's unique situation and providing options to assist them on their journey. Primary responsibility will be answering incoming customer calls to provide information and assistance, assessment, and long-term care options counseling services to older adults and adults with disabilities in Brown County.
Ensure that every story matters through active listening in-person, online, and through the call center Boost confidence and reduce stress by understanding customer and caregiver needs, and providing resources that will assist them Focus on person-centered planning through creation and development of action plans Help to connect eligible customers to programs by administering Long Term Care Functional Screens
YOUR EXPERIENCE /
/
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because we believe it makes our agency stronger. JOB SUMMARY: Provides information and assistance, assessment, and long-term care options counseling services to older adults and adults with disabilities in Brown County. Offer options counseling built on the strengths of individuals, families and the community. Works collaboratively with internal and external services in order to advocate for consumer needs to assure services are delivered. Essential Duties
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Consumer Services: Provides consumer driven prompt, accurate and friendly customer service responses to requests for information about an array of topics and for access to long term care resources. Collects consumer information and assesses clients/family needs to provide information and assistance over the phone, in office or at home that best meets the needs/demands of the consumer's schedule. Provide follow-up as needed to determine outcomes and provide additional assistance in locating resources and arranging services. Develops and implements action plans, short term, to organize and direct in-home supportive services for individuals with a limited support network according to ADRC policy. Assists in the identification of individualized, cost-effective, outcome-oriented service options (Options Counseling) that reflect goals that are personally meaningful and attainable by consumers and address immediate as well as longer term needs. Administer the Long-Term Care Functional Screen to determine functional eligibility. Provide information about the publicly funded long-term care and assist consumers throughout the eligibility determination and enrollment process. Collect preliminary financial data (including medical and remedial expenses) and refer to Economic Support Unit for financial eligibility determination. Participate in various transition activities designed to help youth who have a disability transition from school to the adult service system. Participates in prevention activities to include: evidence based classes, support groups and/or presentations. Arranges or provides transportation for consumers, if necessary, for service coordination. Problem solves with internal and external agencies on any concerns with clients as they relate to the independence and needs of the consumers served. Has a "Duty to Report" during a community emergency/disaster according to the ADRC Emergency Preparedness Plan. Documentation/Reporting Completes and maintains appropriate and timely documentation on consumers in the consumer records and databases. Completes and maintains required agency documentation for 100% Time Reporting purposes. Outreach and Community Collaboration Participates on special task forces, internal and community committees, in order to assist coordination of programs and services. Provides outreach activities in the form of booths and/or public speaking engagements for educational purposes on aging and disability services in the community. Represents ADRC of Brown County to the community at large through professional interaction, public speaking, media presentations, and participation in community advisory groups as requested. As an Information and Assistance service, works collaboratively with other Information and Referral programs to provide specialty assistance to agency target populations. Professional Growth and Development Attends and participate in staff development programs, including in-service training, staff meetings, and professional seminars including certification requirements in I & A through AIRS, and Functional Screen Certification. Comply with applicable federal and state laws, administrative rules, established agency procedures and accepted professional standards.
Minimum Qualifications Required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Education and Experience: • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a human service or related field is mandated. • In addition, two years experience in human services or social services, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licenses and Certifications: • Valid State of Wisconsin driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record. • Functional Screen Certification within 6 months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Knowledge of and demonstrated compliance with professional ethics and boundaries standards and codes of conduct. Knowledge of standards and principles of Information and Assistance including a willingness to become certified as an I & R Specialist through AIRS. Knowledge of community resources and referral procedures. Knowledge of assessment and care management techniques. Knowledge of planning, organizing and problem solving strategies. Knowledge of personnel management and policies. Knowledge of public service agencies, laws and regulations governing or affecting aging and community services. Knowledge of HIIPPA, privacy, and confidentiality standards of practice. Ability to relate to older people and people with disabilities and assess their needs. Ability to clearly articulate complex benefits, rules and regulations in terms that are easily understood. Ability to deal tactfully with difficult situations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing including the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of types of persons, both individually and in groups. Ability to proficiently use a computer and related office equipment; demonstrating familiarity with required software and data base programs. Ability to establish priorities for service intervention. Ability to be decisive and to make sound decisions under the pressure of crisis or emergency situations. Ability to participate in a work setting as a team player.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Extended periods of sitting; intermittent standing, walking and driving. Using hand(s) for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls. Occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching and grappling. Communicating orally in a clear manner. Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes. Distinguishing people, objects or injuries at varied distances under a variety of light conditions. Brown County is an E-Verify employer. Click the links below for more information. Competitive Pay!
Paid-time-off (PTO)
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Casual and Personal days
Pro-rated personal days and holiday pay available after 30 days of employment Pro-rated Vacation & Casual days available after 6 months of employment After 1st year of employment, you will have 3 weeks of PTO plus 9 paid holidays.
PTO Accrual Schedule: Holiday - The ADRC observes the following holidays: New Year's Eve Thanksgiving Day New Year's Day Day after Thanksgiving Memorial Day Christmas Eve Independence Day Christmas Day Labor Day
Casual - 5 Casual Days at the beginning of each year Personal - 3 Personal days at the beginning of each year Vacation - based on tenure, at the beginning of each year Zero (0) days vacation earned during the first six months of service (initial employment period) Pro-rated up to Five (5) days vacation during the second six months employment Ten (10) days vacation earned during the 2nd year of service Eleven (11) days vacation earned during the 3rd year of service Twelve (12) days vacation earned during the 4th year of service Thirteen (13) days vacation earned during the 5th year of service Fifteen (15) days vacation earned during the 6th year of service Eighteen (18) days vacation earned during the 10th year of service Twenty (20) days vacation earned during the 11th year of service Twenty-Five (25) days vacation earned during the 17th year of service
Retirement Benefit
ADRC contributes 8% of compensation into a 403(b)-thrift plan retirement program administered by Mutual of America after 1 year and 1000 hours worked, with a generous vesting schedule. Employees who work at or above 20 hours per week are eligible to contribute toward their own retirement plan thru payroll deduction. Employee contributions can be made as pre-tax "Tax Deferred Annuity" and/or after-tax "Roth IRA" also administered by Mutual of America.
Insurance Options
Health/Dental/Vision/Critical Illness & Accident/Life Insurance
Available after the 1st day of the month following 30 days of hire
Employer sponsored Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Available after 6 full months employment.
Flexible spending accounts: health and dependent care
Supportive Work Culture
Flexible work environment Ongoing education & training Employee Assistance Program provides mental wellness counseling at no cost ADRC is a qualifying employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
01
Have you ever applied for or been employed by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Brown County?
Yes, I have applied in the past. Yes, I have been employed by the ADRC of Brown County in the past. No
02
Do you have any relatives currently employed at the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Brown County? If so, please list their name: 03
Can you communicate fluently in any other language or form, i.e.: Spanish, American Sign Language? If so, what form? 04
Why would you like to work with us a the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)? Required Question