ADRC Community Support Specialist with Outagamie County (Full Time)

Full-time

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ADRC Community Support Specialist with Outagamie County (Full Time)
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Salary
$53, - $56, Annually
Location
Appleton, WI
Job Type
Full-time
Department
DHHS Aging and Disability Resource Center
Job Number
2302438
Typical Work Hours/Shift:
This is a 40 hour per week position working Monday through Friday 8 - 4:30PM.


Reporting to the respective program supervisor, the Community Support Specialist serves as a point of contact for participants, customers, and/or clients performing related duties toward the objectives and goals of the division.
Hours are:
This is a 40-hour-per-week position working Monday through Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
Outagamie County Offers:

Health, Dental, and Vision options start the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
HSA (Health Savings Account) is available with employee/employer contributions or an FSA (Flexible Savings Account) is available.
Life Insurance for Full-Time Employees (Paid for by the County)
Short-term Disability (optional)
Long-term Disability available for Full-Time Employees (Paid for by the County)
Vacation, Comp Time, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays up to 12 days
Continuing Education
Retirement Options:

Deferred Comp (Public Sector Retirement Savings Plan)
Wisconsin Retirement System (retirement plan in which the county pays a portion and the employee pays an amount)

Required or Preferred Skills

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including personal computer, photocopier, calculator, and telephone.
Ability to transport oneself from location to location in an efficient and expedient manner.
Ability to adhere to professional ethics and standards.
Skill in organization including paperwork, time management and prioritization of crisis demands.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percent's, and make use of the principles of descriptive statistics.
Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including client records, medical, accident, and other reports; psychological evaluations and other assessment reports, school records, professional literature, policy and procedure manuals, diagnostic manuals, etc.
Ability to prepare a variety of documents including client records, referrals, court reports, intake and assessment records, case notes, individual treatment plans, letters and other correspondence, etc.
Ability to use and interpret medical, legal, and counseling terminology related to the specialty.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and family members, community agencies and service providers, psychiatrists, physicians, other medical professionals, attorneys, Human Services personnel, school personnel, and others verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of the service delivery system.
Knowledge of aging, disabilities, and/or mental illness, dependent on assignment, the effects on individuals and families, and the resources available.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

Agency
Outagamie County

Address
320 S. Walnut Street

Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911

Qualification and Experience Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements Bachelor of Arts or Science degree or a license to practice as a Registered Nurse. Certification as a Social Worker preferred. Two years of experience in a health or human services field, working with one or more of the populations serviced.

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