Are you a caring person who has the skills to work with frail older adults or adults with disabilities? Do you have good supervisory skills with attention to detail and the ability to organize complex schedules of caregivers and services? Portage County has a full time Adult Day Care Supervisor position available for the right person. Check out what we have to offer!

Portage County offers a robust benefit package for this position. Benefits include;

• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan

• Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with the High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution)

• Vacation

• Paid holidays

• Sick leave

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance- premium paid by the County

• Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County

• Dental insurance

• 457B Deferred Compensation Plan

This is a brief summary of the job duties:

Under the general supervision of the Caregiver Services Manager, the Supervisor is responsible for the provision of high quality care to frail older adults and adults with disabilities in the Adult Day Center (ADC). Duties include: scheduling, training, supervision and evaluation of ADC Aides, volunteers and students; assessment of individual participants; development and implementation of care plans; coordination of services with social workers, medical providers, transit providers and families; organization of attendance schedules; organization and implementation of individual and group activities in the Center; and provision of education and counseling to individuals and their families.

Assist the Caregiver Services Manager to ensure that all State certification standards are met.

These are the skills we are seeking:

Must be at least 21 years of age per state certification standards.

Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, related human services, or recreational or occupational therapy preferred.

At least two years of post high school course work in a related field; health, social or human services, recreational or occupational therapy or equivalent experience, or a license/certification in a related health or human services profession; OR

At least 2 years work experience in a program, or related field, serving a similar population or experience in a therapeutic setting.

Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle for business related travel.

Any combination of education, training, and experience which provide equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Initial review of candidates will take place on Jan. 17, 2019.