Elder Benefits Specialist at Chippewa

Chippewa County is accepting applications for an Elder Benefits Specialist 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.

The job duties of the Elder Benefits Specialist include but are not limited to serving as the community-level, frontline primary service provider of the state Elder Benefit Specialist Program; assisting persons age sixty and older in gaining access to public and private benefits, entitlements and legal rights; promoting and preserving the autonomy, dignity, independence and financial security of older persons; and providing responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Health or Human Services, Education or Healthcare Administration related programs.
• Two (2) years of experience required working with one or more of the client populations served by the ADRC.
• Previous work experience with benefit programs and determining benefit eligibility preferred.
• Work experience with direct customer contact required.
• Experience working with Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, consumerism, advocacy, Social Security and/or customer rights preferred.
• Must become a Certified SHIP Counselor within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Experience with public speaking preferred.
• Familiarity with state and federal ADRC regulations preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Starting Wage: $26.31 - $28.60 per hour depending on qualifications, plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Maximum Wage: $34.32 per hour

• Health Insurance offered through Ameri Ben (Anthem Blue Preferred Network) is a high deductible plan ($3,000 - Single and $6,000 - Family).
• Near-Site Clinic at Refor Medicine with $0 cost office visits, physicals, labs, etc.
• 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!

Applications will only be accepted through the online application process ppewacountywi.gov under Career Opportunities. Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, October 5th, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. Chippewa County is an EOE.

Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025.