Columbia County Health & Human Services is recruiting for a Social Worker that focuses on crisis situations in the Division of Behavioral Health and Long Term Support. Position involves working with individuals of all ages with mental illness or substance misuse disorders to promote and support their recovery. This position within the crisis team would need to have a particular interest and knowledge base of working with individuals that struggle with substance misuse. Knowledge of wraparound, community services, person centered planning, trauma informed care, and facilitating teams is preferred.  Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited Social Work Degree Program.  Must be certified/licensed under Wis. Stats. §457 or eligible to obtain social work certification/licensure within one year of hire and maintain licensure throughout employment; you must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or other Human Service program. Requires possession of valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and personal transportation. There is a potential for advanced practice social workers to obtain supervision hours.  Starting wage: $30.83 per hour, for certified Social Workers and $28.95 per hour for Case Managers, until certification obtained. All applicants are required to complete a Columbia County application obtained from the website:  https://www.co.columbia.wi.us   Application deadline is October 3, 2025. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

Challenging full time (40.0 hrs/wk) County Government position, located within the Columbia County Health & Human Services Department, which requires accuracy and thorough knowledge of accounting concepts and principles. Computer experience required in Microsoft Windows and Office applications. Experience with PeopleSoft accounting system beneficial. Responsible for various accounting tasks.  Must be motivated and capable of working on multi-tasks within defined time constraints.  Qualifications: Minimum of an Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited vocational, college, or technical school and a minimum of two (2) year responsible office experience. Hire rate: $25.52 per hour. Applicants REQUIRED to submit a Columbia County application for consideration obtained from the County website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us.  Application deadline is September 30, 2025.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia County Accounting Department is recruiting for an LTE/Intern to work while there is a position vacancy in the department.  This position provides an opportunity for learning the process involved with County government as it relates to government accounting standards and regulations.  The learning experience is immeasurable in understanding the contrast in accounting practices combined with educational studies. 

Qualifications: Working toward a degree in accounting, finance or business related major.  Knowledge of basic accounting practices and principles.  Advanced knowledge of computer operations and Microsoft Office.  Hire rate: $19.93 per hour.  All applicants are REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION obtained from the Columbia County website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline: September 30, 2025.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   

Columbia County Facilities Management is recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Worker, 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 Landscaping and Design and or a minimum of two (2) years of landscape work OR course work in Landscaping and Design, two (2) years of work experience in janitorial duties, basic mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing. Two (2) years of work experience with snow removal equipment and related procedures.  General working knowledge and repair of different types of landscape equipment, snow removal equipment and working knowledge of all shop tools utilized in the repairs of equipment.  Knowledge and ability to operate mowers, trucks, plows, and hand tools.  Knowledge of computerized work orders, inventory and standard computer skills are a plus.  Must have valid Wisconsin Driver License and own transportation. Starting wage: $22.50 per hour. Complete job description and required application obtained on County Web Site: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline is September 24, 2025. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are hiring for a full-time 911 Dispatcher/Communication Operator. Come and join our team and start a new and exciting career!

Qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent required; related work experience, preferably with operating two-way radio equipment; strong computer and communication skills. Must have the ability to effectively multitask, simultaneously using multiple information systems. Must possess excellent moral character; be dependable; and be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Newly hired dispatchers should expect to work traditional 2^nd or 3^rd shift hours. Shifts are 12 hours in length, on a two-week rotating schedule, with every other 3-day weekend off (Pitman schedule).

The selection process includes oral interviews, background investigation, medical and psychological evaluation, and drug/alcohol screening. Columbia County residency is not required. The initial hiring rate of pay is $25.52 per hour. Pay may be negotiable for an exceptionally qualified candidate. Columbia County also offers the following incentives:

• Additional Two Dollars ($2) per hour weekend pay.

• Additional Two Dollars ($2) per hour nighttime shift differential premium pay.

• Great benefits for sick time, holiday time and vacation time.

Applicants should submit the WI Law Enforcement Standards Board DJ-LE-330 application found on the Columbia County Human Resources website or Wilenet.gov. Applications are accepted via email sent to human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov, fax 608-742-9802, or mailed to Columbia County Human Resources PO Box 63, Portage, WI 53901.

Top candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Now Hiring - Part Time

Courthouse Security / Transport Deputy

Individuals With Past Law Enforcement or Correctional Experience Are Encouraged to Apply!

Seeking individuals to work 2-3 days per week performing courthouse security and inmate transport duties on a part time basis. This position is an armed and uniformed Special Deputy Sheriff position working for the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Shifts are Monday-Friday with daytime hours.

Applicants must have been certified or certifiable by Wisconsin DOJ Training and Standards Board for either the law enforcement or jail academies and pass and maintain said State of WI certifications for Firearms, EVOC, and Defensive Tactics.

How to Apply: Submit WI Law Enforcement Standard Board application DJ-LE330.  Selection process includes review of application documents, oral interviews, background investigation, medical & psychological evaluations, drug and alcohol screenings. Obtain the Law Enforcement application from the Columbia County Website (https://www.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/) or Wilenet.  Applications accepted by email: human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov  fax 608-742-9802 or mail Columbia County HR, PO Box 63, Portage, WI  53901. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Department:  Columbia County Health Care Center
Starting Wage: $19.93/hour, plus PM/NOC/Weekend Shift Differentials
Closing Date:  Open
Positions Available:  Part-time PM and NOC

Department:  Columbia County Health Care Center
RN Starting Wage:  $37.23/hour
LPN Starting Wage:  $27.17/hour
Closing Date:  Open
Positions Available:  Full Time PM and Casual