Supportive Home Care Specialist (Part Time)

Salary

$17.09 - $22.29 Hourly

Location

Appleton, WI

Job Type

Part-time Benefit Eligible

Job Number

2503222

Department

DHHS Supportive Home Care

Opening Date

03/25/2025

• Description
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Outagamie County Core Values

Invested in Serving

Better Together

Create Progress

Support Through Compassion

Position Purpose

Under general supervision of the Human Services Supervisor - Supportive Home Care, the Supportive Home Care Specialist provides a variety of household chores needed to maintain the consumer's standard of cleanliness and order to help ensure the continued independent living arrangement of the consumer.

Schedule can be flexible 24 hours a week between the hours of 8AM-4:30PM Monday through Friday.

We offer a full benefits package which includes being a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System Pension!

Benefits: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources

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Key Responsibilities

The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs shopping and runs errands for consumer.
• Performs light housekeeping chores including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, dusting, scouring, etc., to ensure a standard of cleanliness which meets the expectations of the client and the Plan of Care.
• Changes bed linen, organizes clothing for washing, and launders items.
• Maintains complete records and reports such as mileage reports, time spent on tasks, etc.
• Observes, records, and reports consumer's mental status and physical changes which includes any significant change in living conditions. Performs assessments by request from Supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and personal facts obtained from clients, family or staff members.
• Attends staff meetings, in-services, and other programs as required by Supervisor.
• Acts as socialization source for client, following client's preference as to degree of interest.
• Encourages consumer to maintain current level of functioning or to improve if possible.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
  
  

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED and satisfactory work experience in a similar setting preferred.
• Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
  
  

Required Or Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of and skill in the measurement of and use of cleaning products and the proper use of cleaning equipment.
• Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work hours.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with the elderly.
• Ability to be understanding and tolerant of client's individual lifestyle.
• Recognize failing physical or mental health and report findings to supervisor.
• Ability to effectively use tact and diplomacy with clients, co-workers, professionals, and the general public.
• Transport oneself from location to location in an efficient and expedient manner.
• Effectively communicate in English, verbally and in writing, and understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Learn and perform basic computer tasks and to figure simple mathematical calculations.
  
  

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20 or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information

Outagamie County Diversity Statement

Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES.

LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP.

Medical Coverage

Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.

Dental Coverage

Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage.

Vision Coverage

Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.

Life Insurance

Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements.

Long-Term Disability Insurance

All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County.

Wisconsin Retirement System

Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option.

The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.

Flexible Spending Account Plan

The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings.

Employee Assistance Program

Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.

Paid Time Off

Outagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave.

Deferred Compensation

Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $20,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.

Employee and Family Clinic

Primary Health Services are available to employees and dependents ages 2 and up, who are covered on a county health plan.

Pet Insurance

Please note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

Outagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.

Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.

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