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MILWAUKEE COUNTY-DAS Caregiver Support Specialist in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Caregiver Support Specialist Milwaukee, WI, USA Req #1907 Thursday, July 25, 2024 Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Caregiver Support Specialist Department of Health and Human Services - Aging and Disabilities Services Salary Range: \$61,900.80 - \$73,174.40 This posting will close on August 8th, 2024, or earlier upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions. Position Summary:Under the direction of the Caregiver Support Coordinator, this Caregiver Support Specialist position is responsible for providing direct services to assist Milwaukee County residents in understanding, accessing, and utilizing supportive caregiver resources, including National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) as well as Alzheimer\'s Family and Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP). This position will assist eligible residents to enroll in and utilize funding available for caregiver support, provide administrative support and record-keeping for the utilization of those funds, coordinate consistent referrals for caregivers to other social supports, and support community outreach/education efforts related to caregiving. The Caregiver Support Specialist will primarily serve caregivers of adults with disabilities (age 18-end of life) and older adults (age... For full info follow application link. Milwaukee County is an Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability genetic information or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/414B46B5DECF4ED3