Special Needs Unit Program Assistant
Share
Job Location:
Stevens Point, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ThePortage County Health & Human Servicesdepartment is currently hiring a part-timeSpecial Needs Unit Program Assistantto support the Special Needs Programs team.Please Note: This position is currently fundedfor up to 30 hours a week through the end of 2026. Effective January 1 2027 the position hours will decrease to 22 hours per week however will still be eligible for health & dental insurancevacation and sick leave accrual.
Pay ranges starts at $19.95 / hr
Summary of Position:
This position provides paperwork assistance to the Special Needs Programs Staff especially in the area of the Birth to Three Program. The position will support the entire Birth to Three Team in being able to be more efficient in their job duties by completing much of the paperwork and organizational tasks so that they are able to serve more families directly. It will also provide some paperwork and organizational support to the Childrens Long Term Support staff and Special Needs Programs Supervisor.
What are the primary job duties
Provides paperwork assistance and organizational support for the entire Birth to Three Team.
- Filing and organizing files as requested.
- Copying and sending documentation while being cognizant of the confidentiality and documentation requirements.
- Preparing and organizing information for new families.
- Assisting with making any form changes.
- Tracking Plans of Care renewal dates and ensuring that providers have completed their updates.
- Obtaining and documenting collateral information as requested.
- Assist with preparing annual and exit surveys.
- Assist with facilitating web page updates.
- Organizing and tracking program deadlines.
Provides paperwork assistance and organizational support for the Childrens Long-Term Support (CLTS) Staff.
- Filing and organizing files as requested.
- Creating and sending mailings to families.
- Complete CLTS and CCOP funding data entry weekly as needed.
What are the minimum qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- One year experience of office support or data entry preferred.
- One year experience working in the human services field preferred.
- Experience or knowledge of Birth to Three program preferred.
- Experience or knowledge of Childrens Long Term Support programs preferred.
Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package which includes the following;
- Vacation - available on day one!
- Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
- Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
- Flexible spending account
- Dental insurance
- State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 7.2%! (must work a minimum of 24 hrs/wk)
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
The Department's primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings.
