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Vizance

Personal Insurance Advisor

Sister Bay, WI · On-site

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance * 401(k) match * PTO + an additional day off on your birthday! * Ongoing education opportunities

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Infographic showing various Disability Insurance job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,202 per year, or $28.9 per hour.

Disability Benefit Specialist

Portage County, WI

Stevens Point, WI • On-site

$29.57/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 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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