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What is a disability assistant?

A Disability Assistant provides support to individuals with disabilities, helping them with daily activities, mobility, communication, and personal care. They may work in homes, schools, workplaces, or healthcare settings to ensure clients have the assistance needed to live independently and comfortably. Responsibilities can include assisting with medical appointments, household tasks, and social interactions. This role requires patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.

What does a disability assistant do?

A typical day for a Disability Assistant often involves assisting clients with daily living activities such as mobility, hygiene, meal preparation, and participating in community activities. You may also help implement individual care plans, document progress, and communicate observations to healthcare professionals or family members. Disability Assistants frequently collaborate with occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, and family caregivers to provide holistic support tailored to each client’s needs. This teamwork ensures a safe, supportive environment where clients can maintain as much independence as possible while achieving their personal goals.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a disability assistant?

To thrive as a Disability Assistant, you need knowledge of disability support practices, personal care techniques, and basic first aid, often complemented by a relevant certification such as a Certificate III in Individual Support. Familiarity with assistive technology, mobility aids, and documentation or case management systems is also valuable. Key soft skills include patience, empathy, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to individuals’ specific needs. These skills are essential for providing effective, respectful, and person-centered support to individuals with disabilities in various care settings.

What qualifications do you need to work with people with disabilities?

Disability Assistants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with relevant training or certification in caregiving, first aid, or disability support. Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are also important qualifications for this role.

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Infographic showing various Disability Assistant job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Disability Benefit Specialist

Portage County, WI

Stevens Point, WI • On-site

$29.57/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ARDC) of Portage County is hiring a full-time Disability Benefits Specialist!
The ADRC's mission is to support seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families and caregivers. If you have a passion to help others, then check this opportunity out!
Pay range starts at $29.57 / hr
What are the primary job duties?
Counseling and Advocacy
  • Provide accurate and current information on a comprehensive array of private and government benefit programs.
  • Keep regular office hours for scheduled appointments at Lincoln Center.
  • Develop accessible service in rural areas of the county and make home visits when necessary.
  • Provide information and assistance regarding how to access benefits.
  • Assist potential applicants for Medical Assistance, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Food Share and Family Care in locating and verifying data (financial and non-financial).
  • Provide information regarding consumer rights and complaints, grievances and appeals at the local and state levels or beyond.
  • Perform necessary research/investigation in individual cases.
  • Provide advice and assistance in preparing and filing complaints, grievances and appeals at the local and state levels or beyond.
  • Make appropriate referrals for employment and other disability-related counseling and services.
  • Consult with program attorney to determine appropriate interpretation of law or regulation and appropriate action to assist in resolution of concerns.
  • Refer to program attorney for consideration of representation in judicial proceedings.
  • Maintain confidential files documenting all actions taken and follow up thoroughly until resolution of problem.
  • Provide information on current benefits issues to target groups by making presentations in the community.
  • Provide information for newsletters and local newspapers; edit and develop appropriate news releases.

Plan and Implement Systems and Strategies for Service Improvement
  • Develop activities which will expand and enhance Benefit Specialist services.
  • Develop public relations effort to make people aware of service.
  • Provide consumers with training and technical assistance in developing self-advocacy skills.
  • Evaluate service effectiveness and make appropriate changes.
  • Identify concerns and problems of individuals with disabilities and related system level issues. Present that information to appropriate organizations.

Recordkeeping
  • Complete all reporting requirements to the State of Wisconsin and Disability Rights Wisconsin on the level and extent of Disability Benefit Specialist services.

Training
  • Study and keep current on changes to public entitlement programs and new legal issues of concern to adults with physical and developmental disabilities.
  • Attend and successfully complete training provided by the Department of Health Services.
  • When possible, attend training recommended and approved by the ADRC Director.

Coordination
  • Coordinate with agencies such as the Social Security Administration, District Attorney's Office, Health and Human Services, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Independent Living Centers and other service providers, and relevant local/state offices.
  • Refer clients to other community services as appropriate.
  • Advocate/network with local bar association for pro bono services.

What are the minimum qualifications?
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in a health or human services related field, and at least one year of experience working with adults with developmental or physical disabilities or mental illness required.
  • Experience with Social Security, Medicare, Medical Assistance, SSI or as paralegal helpful.
  • Experience in program planning and development necessary.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle for work-related travel.

Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;
  • Vacation - available on day one!
  • Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
  • Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
  • Flexible spending account
  • Dental insurance
  • State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 7.2%!
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Life insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
  • Long term disability insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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