| Disability Benefit SpecialistFull-time position with Columbia County Health & Human Services, 37.5 hours per week. The DBS provides benefits counseling and advocacy to adults between the ages of 18 and 59 who have a physical, developmental/intellectual disability, and/or mental illness, to assure that individuals in these target groups receive information about and assistance in, accessing public and private benefits, health care financing, and employment-related benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SSI Disability Income, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment compensation, and work-related health or disability insurance. This position is responsible for coordinating with other county, community and governmental agencies to assist individuals with disabilities to access resources and services to meet their needs. Requirements: Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, preferably in human services-related field or license to practice as a registered nurse in Wisconsin in pursuant to s.441.06 Stats; and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time experience in a health or human services field, working with one or more of the client populations served by the Aging and Disability Resource Center (elderly, or adults with physical or developmental/intellectual disabilities). Qualified work experience may be paid or unpaid and may include internships, field placements and volunteer work. In the event that a job applicant lacks the degree and/or experience described above, a waiver of these requirements may be obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Hire rate: $20.891 per hour. Required Columbia County application obtained from website www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline: April 30, 2021. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER read more ... |
| Elder Benefit SpecialistFull-time position with Columbia County Health & Human Services, 37.5 hours per week. The EBS provides individuals 60 years of age and older with information, assistance and advocacy in the three main priority areas of public benefits, housing and consumer issues. The EBS is also responsible for coordinating outreach and education to older persons, service providers and professionals in the community. The EBS acts as a consultant to other service providers and professionals. Requirements: Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, preferably in human services-related field or license to practice as a registered nurse in Wisconsin in pursuant to s.441.06 Stats; and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time experience in a health or human services field, working with one or more of the client populations served by the Aging and Disability Resource Center (elderly, or adults with physical or developmental/intellectual disabilities). Qualified work experience may be paid or unpaid and may include internships, field placements and volunteer work. In the event that a job applicant lacks the degree and/or experience described above, a waiver of these requirements may be obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Hire rate: $20.891 per hour. Required Columbia County application obtained from website www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline: April 30, 2021. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER read more ... |
| Social WorkerColumbia County Department of Health & Human Services embraces strengths-based and trauma informed practices. The Department is recruiting for an Initial Assessment Child Protective Services Social Worker in the Division of Children and Families. The Social Worker will partner with families that are referred for child protective services and will identify strengths and needs to implement services necessary to ensure safety within the family home. The ideal applicant will be able to establish engagement with families to create a trusting relationship that will promote growth and connections with the family unit. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited Social Work Degree Program. Must be certified or certifiable as a Social Worker. Requires possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and personal transportation. Starting wage range: $24.648 to $28.171 per hour based on experience. All applicants are REQUIRED to submit the Columbia County application obtained from the County website: www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline is April 23, 2021. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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| Maintenance Mechanic - Facilities ManagementColumbia County Facilities Management is recruiting for a Maintenance Mechanic full time position (40 hrs/wk). Employee will be assigned to work at any of the Columbia County facilities maintained by Facilities Management (Administration Building/Health & Human Services/Courthouse/Sheriff’s Office/Jail/Huber). Qualifications: Any combination of training & experience equivalent to Associate Degree from an accredited technical school in heating, air conditioning and/or electronics and a minimum of two (2) years of maintenance work OR Course work in air conditioning and refrigeration, basic industrial mechanics, electronic instrumentation and/or other related courses and a minimum of three (3) years of maintenance work OR Minimum of four (4) years of responsible maintenance work. Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of air conditioning, heating and electrical systems, responsible for general maintenance, groundskeeper, and minor custodial duties. Experience with Metasys HVAC controls, security card readers, electronic door latches, camera systems, computerized workorders, and standard computer skills are a plus. Must have valid Wisconsin Driver License and own transportation. Salary range based on experience: $20.891 to $23.278 per hour. Complete job description and required application obtained on County Web Site: www.co.columbia.wi.us Position will remain open until filled.
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| Deputy Medical ExaminerApplication Deadline: Position will remain open until filled Compensation: Per Diem rates
· On Call: $5.00/hour
· Phone Investigation: $20.00/call
· Cremation Investigation: $40.00/call
· Scene Response: $80.00/call
· Holiday On Call: $10.00/hour
· Holiday Scene Investigation: $160.00/call
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Columbia County is establishing an eligibility list to fill vacancies for Deputy Medical Examiners. Deputy Medical Examiners are used to fill vacancies in the scheduled rotation, holiday or weekend vacancies, open shifts due to time off and for responding to simultaneous calls for service.
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to an Associate Degree in Police Science or a related field such as: forensic science, medicine or nursing, crime scene investigation, anthropology, medicolegal death investigation, biology, anatomy, pharmacology, funeral sciences and two years’ experience either performing criminal or civil investigations, including the writing of investigative reports.
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license and be willing to work flexible hours, nights, holidays and weekends. Selection process includes oral interview and background investigation. All applicants are required to complete a Columbia County employment application, which can be obtained at www.co.columbia.wi.us and returned by fax: 608-742-9802, mail: Columbia County Human Resources, 112 E. Edgewater St., PO Box 63, Portage, WI, or Email: Human.Resources@co.columbia.wi.us . AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER read more ... |
| Human Services Aide - Economic SupportColumbia County Health & Human Services is a trauma sensitive, strengths-based agency seeking a Full-time 37.5 hours per week Human Services Aide – Economic Support Intake worker. Ability to perform a variety of moderately complex office and clerical procedures for the Division of Economic Support. Qualifications: Advanced Computer experience with Microsoft Office required. Ability to interpret State and Federal Policies on Public Assistance Benefits. Associate Degree from an accredited vocational, college, or technical school in a field related to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, and a minimum of 1 year of responsible experience, OR High School diploma or its equivalent supplemented by post high school course work at a vocational, college, or technical school and a minimum of 3 years responsible experience in a related field. Hire rate: $17.132 per hour. Applicants who do not submit the required Columbia County application will not be considered. Obtain application from Web Site www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline: April 30, 2021 read more ... |
| Highway PatrolmanColumbia County Highway & Transportation is recruiting for Patrolman. Full time position, 40 hours per week. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent + 2 years’ experience/training in some type of construction field. Must have valid WI Driver's License, and a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an N endorsement (Tanker) OR must obtain within six (6) months of hire date. $19.013 to $19.553 per hour depending on qualifications. Position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants will need to submit the required County application obtained from www.co.columbia.wi.us for consideration. Please complete and submit to Columbia County Human Resources by email, fax or mail. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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| Land & Water Conservation Summer 2021 InternColumbia County is seeking an intern (480 hours) for the summer of 2021 in the Land & Water Conservation Department. This position will provide a special education and work experience between a college student majoring in Soils, Agricultural, Natural Resources courses or related fields with the Columbia County Land and Water Conservation Department. This position is under the general supervision of the Land and Water Conservation Director and performs semi-technical duties of moderate difficulty in the application of land and water conservation practices and programs in Columbia County. The position will work daily under the guidance of LWRM Specialists and the Office Administrator. Hire rate: $14.00 per hour. Submit resume and required Columbia County application obtained from www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline: April 23, 2021.
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| Medical ExaminerColumbia County is recruiting for a Medical Examiner. This is a managerial position in the Columbia County Medical Examiner’s Office, under the direction of the Columbia County Public Safety Committee. Responsibilities: Investigates and reports on the cause and manner of deaths including the gathering of physical evidence, interviewing, assisting in post-mortem examinations; determines if a case falls under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner’s Office; and performs related work as required. Administrative duties of the office include, but are not limited to; accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, attend Committee meetings, serve civil process upon request by the Sheriff, case management, monthly reports and personnel scheduling. Qualifications: Possess or ability to obtain American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) board certification. Requires a combination of training and experience equivalent to at least an Associate’s Degree in Police Science, OR related field and 2 years’ experience either performing criminal or civil investigations, including writing investigative reports. Requires a medical background trained to at least the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Basic level or similar training and 2 years of medical field experience. Familiar with exposure control plans and appropriate personal protective equipment including safe needle practices. Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License; ability to drive County owned vehicles; access to reliable personal motor vehicle. Availability to work evenings, holidays, and weekends; maintain Columbia County residency as required by statute. Must be bondable. Must maintain auto liability insurance. Random drug testing required. Selection process includes oral interview, background investigation, medical and psychological evaluation, drug and alcohol screening. Required to submit Columbia County application obtained from www.co.columbia.wi.us Compensation: $30.284 per hour. Deadline: April 30, 2021. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER read more ... |
| Limited Term Employees - Summer 2021 - Highway & Transportation Applications are being accepted for full time summer employment with Columbia County Highway & Transportation. This opportunity is open for multiple positions including:
· Truck Driver (4 positions): CDL required, driving dump truck in support of construction operations throughout the county.
· Parks Maintenance (2 positions): Wisconsin Driver’s License required, able to operate riding lawnmower, janitorial duties, able to work independently.
· Engineering Technician (1 position): culvert inspections, surveying, right-of-way documentation research, mapping.
Duties as assigned include various tasks related to general maintenance of highways and equipment as stated above. Must have valid Wisconsin Drivers License. Must be 18 years of age. Hire rate: $16.00 per hour truck driver; others $12.00 - $14.00 per hour.
For consideration applicants are required to submit a Columbia County application obtained from www.co.columbia.wi.us
email: human.resource@co.columbia.wi.us
or fax to: 608-742-9802
or mail to: Columbia County Human Resources
P.O. Box 63
112 East Edgewater Street
Portage, WI 53901
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| Ferry OperatorColumbia County Highway & Transportation is recruiting for Ferry Operator to operate the Ferry (Col-Sac III) across the Wisconsin River from the Village of Merrimac (Sauk County side) to the Columbia County side during the season of operation. Full time position 40 hours per week. The Ferry Operators work twelve (12) hours per day, three (3) days on and three (3) days off throughout the ferry season. This position will be assigned the PM shift working 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM. After the ferry season, this employee is assigned to other duties as needed and paid the Ferry Operator classification. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent + 2 years’ experience/training in some type of construction field. Must have valid WI Driver's License, and a Class A, B C, D Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an N endorsement( (Tanker) OR must obtain within six (6) months of hire date. $20.891 per hour. Application deadline will remain open until filled. Interested applicants will need to submit the required County application obtained from www.co.columbia.wi.us for consideration. Please complete and submit to Columbia County Human Resources by email, fax or mail. First review of applications will be April 9, 2021. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER read more ... |
| JanitorColumbia County Facility Management Department is recruiting for a full-time position (40 hrs/wk). Employee will be assigned to work at any of the Columbia County facilities maintained by Facilities Management (Administration Building/Health & Human Services/Courthouse/Sheriff’s Office/Jail). Qualifications: High School Diploma or its equivalent, minimum of 1-year work experience in housekeeping, maintenance or groundskeeper desirable. Background and reference checks will be conducted. This position is Monday - Friday 3:30 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. (midnight). Salary range based on experience: $15.721 to $17.970 per hour. Applicants are REQUIRED to submit an application obtained from the Columbia County website: www.co.columbia.wi.us. Position will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER read more ... |
| Public Health Officer/Division of Health Administrator
Columbia County is currently recruiting for a Public Health Officer/Division of Health Administrator in its Health & Human Services Department. Essential position responsibilities include: Serving in the capacity of Public Health Officer to implement policies and programs consistent with Wisconsin State Public Health Statutes 250-255 and Administrative Code DHS 139, 140, 145, and 160; Plan and coordinate Division of Health budget, including WIC, all division functions, staff recruitment, development, and retention. Minimum qualifications for this position are: Graduate from a four (4) year National League of Nursing approved college program and a Masters Degree preferably in Community Health Nursing or Public Health Administration, and two (2) years supervision experience in Public Health; OR, Graduate from a four-year National League of Nursing approved college program preferably working towards a Masters Degree in Community Health Nursing or Public Health Administrations, and three years supervisory experience in public health; OR, Graduate from a four-year approved college program and three years supervisory experience in public administration, health administration, or similar field. Salary based on experience: $32.163 to $41.356 per hour. All applicants are required to complete a Columbia County employment application, which can be obtained at www.co.columbia.wi.us and returned by Fax: 608-742-9802, Mail: Columbia County Human Resources, 112 E. Edgewater St., Portage, WI, or Email: human.resources@co.columbia.wi.us . Position will remain open until filled. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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| Behavioral Health Program Program Coordinator for CCSColumbia County is recruiting for a full-time management position in its Behavioral Health and Long Term Support Division to oversee the Comprehensive Community Services program. The primary tasks of this position are to ensure that Columbia County behavioral health programs utilize a wraparound approach to providing individualized services that focus on client/family strengths, community placement, cultural competency, natural supports, teaming, and collaboration. Knowledge of Chapter 46.56, 51, and 55 of the Wisconsin State Statutes. Knowledge of DHS 34, 36, 75, 92 and 94 of the Wisconsin Administrative Codes. Knowledge of Medicaid and third-party payor policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications: Current licensure under Wis. Stat. §457 as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, family psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, or clinical specialist in adult psychiatric and mental health nursing with 3000 hours of supervised clinical, post-masters experience. Specific experience in service provision in mental health or substance abuse treatment and supervisory experience preferred. Requires possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and personal transportation. Starting wage: $28.416 per hour. Application deadline will remain open until filled. Applicants required to complete the Columbia County application obtained from the website: www.co.columbia.wi.us AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER read more ... |
| Behavioral Health Program Coordinator for Crisis/Medication Assisted TreatmentColumbia County is recruiting for a full-time management position in its Behavioral Health and Long Term Support Division to oversee emergency mental health and substance use services. The primary tasks of this position are to ensure that Columbia County behavioral health programs utilize a wraparound approach to providing individualized services that focus on client/family strengths, community placement, cultural competency, natural supports, teaming, and collaboration. Knowledge of Chapter 46.56, 51, and 55 of the Wisconsin State Statutes. Knowledge of DHS 34, 36, 75, 92 and 94 of the Wisconsin Administrative Codes. Knowledge of Medicaid and third party payor policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications: Current licensure under Wis. Stat. §457 as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, family psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, or clinical specialist in adult psychiatric and mental health nursing with 3000 hours of supervised clinical, post-masters experience. Specific experience in service provision in mental health or substance abuse treatment and supervisory experience preferred. Requires possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and personal transportation. Starting wage: $28.416 per hour. Application deadline will remain open until filled. Applicants required to complete the Columbia County application obtained from the website: www.co.columbia.wi.us AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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| Truck Driver - Seasonal EmploymentTruck Driver seasonal positions with Columbia County Highway & Transportation. Plow truck operation (will train) and general road maintenance laborer. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent + 2 yrs experience/training in some type of construction. Requires valid WI Driver's license with Class A Commercial Driver’s License. $16.00 per hour. Application deadline will remain open until filled (application reviews begin October 1, 2020). WINTER SEASON ONLY (Nov until April). Obtain application from www.co.columbia.wi.us AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER read more ... |
| Public Health NurseFull time position, 37.5 hrs/wk, Monday thru Friday with Columbia County Health and Human Services. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Salary range: $24.648 - $28.171 per hour plus fringe benefits. Application deadline will remain open until filled. All applicants must complete the County application for consideration. Obtain required application from website: www.co.columbia.wi.us
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| Meal Site Manager Columbia County Health & Human Services is looking for Meal Site Managers at MEAL SITE MANAGER: Columbia County Health & Human Services is looking for Meal Site Managers at the Lodi, Portage and Pardeeville senior nutrition program. Responsibilities include ordering, set up, prep of home delivered meals, delivery of meals as needed, assisting individuals needing help, clean-up, monitoring supplies, accepting donations and executing planned activities. Completion of Serving Safe Food training program within 6 months of hire. Requires a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and clean driving record, ability to maintain accurate records, ability to be courteous, pleasant and helpful to the elderly and/or disabled. Background check is required and will be completed by employer. HIRE RATE: $9.00 per hour. This position is flexible working days Monday- Friday late AM to early or mid-day PM. APPLICATION PROCESS: Required completion of Columbia County application which can be obtained through the county website: www.co.columbia.wi.us or call (608)742-9667. Recruitment will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |
| Laborer Recycling - Limited Term Solid Waste Facility Columbia County Solid Waste is seeking individuals for Laborer positions. This is a limited term employment currently 40 hours per week. Responsible for sorting and salvaging materials related to various duties in the recycling area. Required to meet the physical requirements related to refuse and recycling material. Hire Rate: $12.00 per hour, no benefits. Background checks will be completed on qualified applicants. Required completion of Columbia County employment application obtained on line www.co.columbia.wi.us or from Columbia County Human Resources 112 East Edgewater Street Portage, WI 53901 |
| ADRC Driver part time DRIVER: Part-time position with Columbia County Health & Human Services. The Aging & Disability Resource Center is hiring drivers to transport senior citizens to medical appointments and nutrition sites, deliver meals and other trips as necessary. HIRE RATE: $9.50 per hour. Requires a valid Wisconsin Driver's License and clean driving record, ability to maintain accurate records be courteous, pleasant and helpful to people who are elderly or disabled. Background check is required and will be completed by employer. Required completion of Columbia County application which can be obtained through the county website: www.co.columbia.wi.us or call (608)742-9667 or pick up an application from Human Resources at 112 East Edgewater Street in Portage. Position will remain open until filled. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER read more ... |
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